The Patriots have the cap space to target any free agent available. And the new coach is insinuating he’ll be aggressive in doing so.

Boston College coach Bill O’Brien hopes to create a pipeline of future New England Patriots players through his college program. When speaking with Mass Live’s Karen Guregian, O’Brien spoke about developing a Boston College that acts somewhat as a feeder program for Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.

When Vrabel talks football, you can’t help but perk up and listen. He commands respect, based on 14 years of playing experience, and six years as a head coach.

Coming off a 4-13 season for the second straight year, the Patriots are slated to have more than $120 million in salary-cap space.

Armed with more salary cap space than any other NFL team, new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he's confident that the team will "be aggressive" in free agency.

“He’s an exciting player. You can see the talent,“ said O’Brien, the Patriots’ former offensive coordinator. ”He’s got what I call a golden arm. He can make all the throws. He can anticipate, and he can run. I think that’s a big key.”