Vrabel: Patriots Focus on Run Game, Trade Talks Paused

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Patriots coach Mike Raeble spent 30 minutes dodging questions about trading for Eagles wide

receiver AJ Brown.

Reporters hit him with 10 different angles, like cap space, a potential 2027 first round

pick, and their current receiver depth.

Raeble kept it general, saying they'll strengthen the roster through drafts, free agency,

and any player moves possible.

Earlier this week, those serious trade talks with Philly got paused, and the Eagles might

wait until June anyway.

Meanwhile, New England cuts defon digs and sign Romeo dubs, rolling with what they've

got at wide out for now.

Fans and media are buzzing because the Pats had the NFL's top offense last season by expected

points added per play.

But Raeble wants a steadier run game after boom or bust results, ranking 26 in rushing success

raid, despite explosive gains.

That's why they added fullback, Reggie Gilliam, and blocking tight end Julian Hill to grind

it out more consistently and open up the pass.

According to Raeble, championships stay the goal, no matter owner Robert Kraft's playoff

talk.

He brushes off the poor NFL players' association report card, trusting direct player

feedback instead, especially with their new 160.

Thousand square foot facility opening next to Gillette Stadium for better training and

bives.

When Ed rusher Harrow Landry, Raeble's disappointed after that knee injury tanked his pressure

raid post week 6, even with 8.5 sacks.

Landry's rehabbing hard, and as the Pats build momentum, expect more clarity on big

move soon.