New England Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed when speaking to media Friday morning the Patriots would have conversations about bringing recently released former first round pick Christian Wilkins to New England.

Over a decade after trying to recruit Christian Wilkins to Ohio State, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is open to the idea of bringing the Springfield native to New England.

The front office applied major financial resources this offseason in acquiring linebackers who better align with Vrabel’s mold — including three who played for him.