You know your real offseason grade in about two years. But when you crush free agency and draft consensus players at positions of need, as Vrabel did, you've done the right thing. In so doing, he's achieved an A grade for the entire offseason thus far.

Mike Vrabel is known for his hands-on approach with his players. Last week, it was revealed that when New England's brass met with draftee Will Campbell on a final visit, the new Patriots head coach put a chest pad on before asking their now-new left tackle to punch him —which put him on his behind.

T he New England Patriots dynasty crumbled gradually, then suddenly. The signs of decline were even visible when Tom Brady dragged a decaying roster to the dynasty’s sixth and f