It has been a very rough five-year stretch for a franchise that dominated the NFL the first two decades of this century. The New England Patriots have finished with a losing record four of the past five seasons, and are coming off consecutive 4-13 campaigns and last-place finishes in the AFC East.

The Patriots finally addressed their offense in free agency, signing veteran wideout Stefon Diggs and Mike Vrabel believes in the receiver.

Diggs talked about Patriots coach Mike Vrabel being part of the impetus to sign with New England. He had met Vrabel during a Pro Bowl and was impressed. The wide receiver recited chapter and verse about Vrabel, and the importance of him being a former player.