The front office applied major financial resources this offseason in acquiring linebackers who better align with Vrabel’s mold — including three who played for him.

New England Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed when speaking to media Friday morning the Patriots would have conversations about bringing recently released former first round pick Christian Wilkins to New England.

Defensive lineman Christian Wilkins is looking for his next team, and one day after the Las Vegas Raiders released the veteran, he is already gaining interest from another coach. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said the team would discuss the possibility of adding Wilkins, who's relationship with the Raiders ended on a sour note.