What Dont'a Hightower, Drew Wilkins departures mean for the Patriots
Briefly

The New England Patriots are experiencing notable changes in their coaching staff, with four new assistant coaches joining, including Doug Marrone, while two members of the linebacker coaching unit, Dont'a Hightower and Drew Wilkins, are leaving. These changes come amid a season where the linebacker corps struggled significantly due to trades and injuries. The team's inability to produce consistent results and replace key players reflects the challenges faced by the coaching staff, leading to questions about their effectiveness under Mike Vrabel's leadership in a results-oriented environment.
The Patriots faced significant challenges with their linebacker corps in 2024, struggling to replace key players and ultimately experiencing a drastic drop in performance.
With the departures of key coaches and players, Mike Vrabel holds the coaching staff accountable for the team's inability to achieve desired results in a results-driven NFL.
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