When the New England Patriots decided to press the reset button for the second time in as many seasons by firing Jerod Mayo, it was an indication that many more changes were coming. Justifiably so, after a 4-13 record where the Patriots ranked 30th in scoring and 22nd in points allowed.

A quick two hours after last Sunday’s season-ending 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft moved quickly to fire rookie head coach Jerod Mayo. Less than one week later,

Mike Vrabel got the call from the Patriots that the team was trading him to the Kansas City Chiefs. Eight years of service in New England, with three titles, and the linebacker was out of there a year too early perhaps rather than a year too late like so many others who played for that team under Bill Belichick.