The New England Patriots are coming off back-to-back 4-13 seasons that were both good for last place in the AFC East. While that's not where Robert Kraft wants his once perennial playoff contender, there is promise that the franchise is finally on the upswing.

Mike Vrabel didn’t hold back when asked about the Patriots approach in free agency. Standing at a podium, at the NFL Combine, the new head coach’s words were likely music to Patriots fans’ ears. “I’m confident we’ll be aggressive,