US EditionPatriots coach Mike Vrabel enamored with OT options in draft
- At the NFL Annual Meetings in Palm Beach, Fla., on March 31, 2025, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel discussed the team's need for a left tackle and the potential of drafting one to protect quarterback Drake Maye's blindside.
- The Patriots have a glaring need at left tackle after allowing 52 sacks last season, not signing a veteran, and the position is considered extremely important by Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf.
- The Patriots have already met with LSU's Will Campbell, considered a top offensive lineman prospect, who took a pre-draft visit to Gillette Stadium, although his arm length has been a topic of discussion, with some questioning if he's better suited at guard.
- Vrabel indicated that the Patriots like the options available in the draft and that Campbell's college film from LSU proves he can play left tackle in the NFL, stating, "Hopefully, those two things can come together and align when you're drafting."
- Vrabel also provided updates on Christian Barmore, stating he is cleared to participate in the team's voluntary offseason program starting April 7, but will be closely monitored due to a previous blood clotting condition, while also noting that the team will "do right by him", though a specific plan is still in development.
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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel updates Christian Barmore’s status ahead of OTAs
Vrabel added he believes Barmore will participate in the team's voluntary offseason program starting April 7. The early stages of the program involve workouts and classroom work, and Barmore has already been working out on his own away from the team facility. Whether he will be allowed to participate in practices come mid-May, when the team holds non-contact sessions during latter stages of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) remains to be seen.
Mike Vrabel Shares Encouraging Update On Patriots' Christian Barmore
Things appear to be trending in the right direction for Christian Barmore. The 2024 season was a trying campaign for Barmore, who was diagnosed with blood clots in late July and wasn’t activated off the reserve/non-football injury list until mid-November. The Patriots defensive tackle’s stint on the active roster was short-lived, though, as he was placed back on the NFI list in late December due to recurring symptoms. The setback cast some uncer…
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