Mike Vrabel's arrival cannot be understated in the eyes of Vince Wilfork. So while the Patriots might have won four games each of the last two seasons, and while they might not have as talented a roster as others in the league, the franchise Hall of Famer has high expectations entering the upcoming season.

"No. No. I don't think so," Wilfork responded when Tom E. Curran asked if fans were getting ahead of themselves on the Patriots Talk podcast .

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Wilfork not only shared a locker room with Vrabel for five seasons, but also watched the 2021 Coach of the Year succeed with the Tennessee Titans. Vrabel didn't have much at his disposal in Tennessee but still led Derrick Henry and company to the AFC Championship Game.

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