When Vrabel talks football, you can’t help but perk up and listen. He commands respect, based on 14 years of playing experience, and six years as a head coach.

With each passing day at the NFL combine, it’s becoming clearer and clearer how the Patriots will change under Mike Vrabel.

The Patriots certainly need to bolster their pass-rushing attack. Depending on how the draft board falls, Carter could be available for them with the fourth overall selection. However, it could be a long-shot with three other teams ahead of the Patriots.