"Mike Vrabel didn't take the bait Tuesday morning when asked if whether the Patriots' previous triumphs in the Super Bowl might be something he'll play up as his team tries to secure a seventh Lombardi Trophy. "I don't know where the dynasty would come from," Vrabel said. "Maybe the teams that I was a part of in the past, you could consider that, but we're just trying to build a program."
"Devin McCourty shared a similar sentiment on Tuesday when asked to map out the similarities and differences between this current New England roster and the dynasties of yesteryear. Yes, there are a few familiar faces like Vrabel and Robert Kraft in place, while the logo remains unchanged from the years when Tom Brady and his teammates reigned over the league for two decades. But, McCourty believes plenty has changed since his days in Foxborough."
Mike Vrabel downplayed dynasty talk, saying he is focused on building a program and noting the team reached the Super Bowl in the first year under his leadership. Devin McCourty contrasted the current roster with past championship teams by pointing out Tom Brady's presence then and this team's recent four-win season. The Patriots retain some familiar faces in ownership and staff, but substantial roster changes have occurred. Narratives about a lighter regular-season schedule have tempered perceptions of the Patriots' Super Bowl path. A revamped depth chart and a mentality that they can beat anybody underpin confidence.
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