The New England Patriots pass rush was not great last season, and the team made some changes in the offseason, but some still think they could add to the edge rusher group.
Mike Vrabel was asked on Thursday if the team would consider adding to the edge rusher group. The question comes a day after Vrabel noted that the team may need to address the tight end group after Julian Hill's injury. While Vrabel said the team may need to add a tight end, he did not say the same about an edge rusher.
"That's a good group," Vrabel said in Thursday's press conference. "I'm excited about adding (Dre'Mont Jones), the development of (Elijah) Ponder and (Bradyn) Swinson, added (Jesse) Luketa and some young guys... That group has done a nice job.”
Vrabel did not mention Gabe Jacas, who is still unsigned. However, the point he is trying to make is that the Patriots like the group of edge rushers they have. They lost K'Lavon Chaisson in free agency, but added a veteran in Jones. They should also be getting Harold Landry back and healthy.
The team had just 35 sacks last season and still managed to reach the Super Bowl. Any improvement to the pass rush could go a long way in getting back to the Super Bowl next season.
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