Mike Vrabel is quickly putting together an intriguing staff for the New England Patriots. His latest hire comes from his alma mater, Ohio State. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, the Patriots are adding Ohio State offensive assistant Riley Larkin to their staff.

Vrabel has a mix of experience and youth on his Patriots coaching staff, including Doug Marrone, Thomas Brown and Ashton Grant on offense.

Now, with O’Brien revitalizing BC and Vrabel looking to do the same with the Patriots, the area’s most prominent football teams are led by men who bonded in Foxborough.