During Tuesday's press conference, Vrabel fielded a handful questions from the media, as is the norm. The moment the presser took an edgier turn was when the Boston Globe's Ben Volin asked what Vrabel thought of the players returning to their first training camp practice after the NFL offseason, with an emphasis on their conditioning level.

It’s no secret that the New England Patriots have struggled to find an offensive identity since Tom Brady left. Brady, of course, is one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, and finding someone to replace him wasn’t going to be easy.

Mike Vrabel compared Patriots tight end Hunter Henry to one of the most accomplished players he coached with the Titans. Here’s why:

FOXBOROUGH — Mike Vrabel has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind. That’s been true since the Patriots coach was still a player. Vrabel was an NFLPA player rep, and ahead of the 2011 NFL lockout, the linebacker ripped into Robert Kraft.

Mike Vrabel will look to shape up the New England Patriots this season. The head coach is also demanding better performance from the media. The Patriots began training camp on Tuesday. Near the end of his press conference,

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,