Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots have high expectations heading into the 2025 NFL season. After a brutal 2024 campaign that saw Jerod Mayo lose his head coaching job after just one year, the Patriots have been busy this offseason.

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.

Douglas, who is entering his third season in Foxborough, said the “energy” is different with Vrabel at the helm. The new Patriots coach won three Super Bowls as a player in Foxborough and has been all over the practice field this spring.