One rival NFL executive reportedly said the New England Patriots will "aggressively pursue" Ravens Pro Bowl left tackle Ronnie Stanley.

It makes sense, then, that New England is expected to be aggressive in the free-agent market. One place the Patriots will look, according to ESPN, is the offensive line, where they are expected to pursue Baltimore Ravens tackle Ronnie Stanley.

The New England Patriots aren’t messing around. Mike Vrabel doesn’t like losing, and he’s looking forward to turning the team around overnight. Of course, he knows that good football teams are built in the trenches,

The Patriots need to bolster their offense, especially at tackle. But one analyst believes Will Campbell is no longer the option.

Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Stanley and OL: At the NFL scouting combine, one rival NFL executive said some of the buzz going around was that the Patriots would aggressively pursue veteran Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley should he make it to unrestricted free agency.