New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is confident that one area will be a strength for the team entering the 2025 season.

While noting that this portion of the workout program can be a challenge for defensive linemen because there’s no contact, Vrabel sounded an optimistic note.

The Patriots kick off mandatory minicamp on Monday, the final time they'll take the field before training camp next month.

The New England Patriots kick-started mandatory minicamp on Monday after spending the previous three weeks prepping during voluntary organized team activities (OTAs). As Patriots coach Mike Vrabel noted during his media scrum,

The New England Patriots are preparing for a new season under new head coach Mike Vrabel, who opened his first minicamp at Gillette Stadium on Monday.