Diggs fancies himself as a leader. He enjoys mentoring young receivers, and offering them advice. He’s been a cheerleader watching good plays, and he’s hooked up with Josh McDaniels if something doesn’t seem quite click with the offense.

After receiver Stefon Diggs got himself into a bit of controversy, he's been with the team to end the club's offseason program — including at minicamp this week.

Tom Brady endorses Mike Vrabel as the Patriots' new head coach, citing his leadership and toughness. Vrabel, who replaces Bill Belichick after a trans

Douglas, who is entering his third season in Foxborough, said the “energy” is different with Vrabel at the helm. The new Patriots coach won three Super Bowls as a player in Foxborough and has been all over the practice field this spring.

The Patriots will induct former head coach Bill Parcells and franchise legend Julian Edelman into their Hall of Fame on Sept. 20. Edelman was elected by a fan vote, while Parcells received a personal invitation from owner Robert Kraft.