Patriots shift to a team-first blueprint as Vrabel tightens camp discipline

Following a 4-13 season and Jerod Mayo’s exit, the Patriots are moving from a development-focused approach to a more cohesive, championship-minded plan under Mike Vrabel. Camp is now about building a unified team, expanding the offense around Drake Maye, and integrating new pieces like Alijah Vera-Tucker and Dre’Mont Jones, with Maye connecting with targets such as A.J. Brown, while veterans help sustain Vrabel’s culture as expectations rise for 2026.