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No Mercy: Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Sends Message, Cranks Up Intensity at Camp

New England Patriots ramp up intensity as Mike Vrabel sends a message with five straight early padded practices—can this squad sustain another deep NFL playoff run after last year’s grueling Super Bowl push?

Nick Cattles spotlights Vrabel’s hard-nosed approach, Drake Maye’s slow starts and late-practice surges, and explosive competition in a loaded wide receiver room featuring Pop Douglas, A.J. Brown, and Romeo Doubs. Concerns mount over the Patriots’ backup guard depth, with ongoing shuffles involving Caleb Lomu, Ben Brown, and James Hudson raising questions about roster stability. Get…

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