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The New England Patriots entered Sunday with new intrigue. Franchise legend Mike Vrabel returned to lead the franchise, this time with previous playoff credentials in tow from the Tennessee Titans. But he and the Pats left Week 1 with underwhelming results against the Las Vegas Raiders. Mike Vrabel falls to older, former Patriots coach To […]

The New England Patriots were supposed to feel different in 2025 with new head coach Mike Vrabel replacing Jerod Mayo, but Week 1 wasn’t a great start to that trend. Despite a decent start, Vrabel’s Patriots looked a whole lot like Mayo’s Patriots on Sunday in a 20-13 home loss to the Las Vegas Raiders […]

After a solid end to his rookie campaign, there was a lot of hope for Drake Maye coming into the 2025 season. New England Patriots fans wanted to see Maye hit a massive sophomore leap and blossom into a great quarterback in the NFL. That, sadly, wasn’t quite the case during their Week 1 game […]

Legendary NFL coach and six-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots Bill Belichick recently moved to college football with the North Carolina Tar Heels. As a matter of fact, he earned his first college win on Saturday after a 20-3 victory over the Charlotte 49ers. Straight after the game, Belichick confirmed that New […]

The New England Patriots came up just short in Mike Vrabel’s head coaching debut with the team, falling 20-13 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Vrabel kept it blunt while discussing the team’s loss. The Patriots looked solid in the first half, holding a 10-7 lead at the break. However, they were held scoreless until a […]

With the season already underway and preparations building for Sunday’s matchup against the Raiders, head coach Mike Vrabel was asked Friday about former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s decision to block the team’s scouts from attending practices at the University of North Carolina. Vrabel took a measured stance when pressed on Belichick’s move, distancing […]

The New England Patriots enter the 2025 season with renewed optimism and a growing sense that New England could be one of the NFL’s surprise playoff teams. After three straight losing seasons and back-to-back 4-13 finishes, the Patriots overhauled their leadership and roster. Former Patriots star linebacker Mike Vrabel is now the head coach, bringing […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels kicked off the Bill Belichick era with the worst possible start. In his highly anticipated college debut, the legendary coach’s team fell apart in a 48-14 blowout loss to TCU; the most points ever surrendered by a Belichick-coached squad at any level. For fans who packed Kenan Stadium to see […]

The New England Patriots are hoping for big things this season, with Mike Vrabel at the helm as head coach. New England is getting a big injury update on new wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Diggs tore his ACL during the 2024 season, but is on the mend. Vrabel revealed that he expects Diggs to be […]

Bill Simmons believes the New England Patriots are ready to surprise the NFL. The popular sports personality predicted this week that the Patriots will jump from four wins to 10 in 2025 under new head coach Mike Vrabel and the development of second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Simmons said Vrabel has already changed the culture inside […]

There is legitimate optimism as the New England Patriots are set to open their season at home in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Much of that is due to the presence of head coach Mike Vrabel, who has brought a no-nonsense attitude to the team and has put past administrations behind him. Vrabel’s […]

The New England Patriots enter the 2025 NFL season with relatively high expectations. Part of that is because of how poorly the team played last season, finishing dead last in the AFC East at 4-13. That prompted the team to fire head coach Jerod Mayo. In his place, they brought Patriots legend Mike Vrabel to […]

The New England Patriots can’t claim a strong NFL roster. Still, roster-cut day is tough. One decision has been made as a Patriots’ rookie won the heated competition to be the team’s place-kicker. Andy Borregales earned the spot, according to a post on X by Matt Zenitz. “Rookie Andy Borregales has won the #Patriots kicker […]

The New England Patriots made a notable roster move this week by waiving offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs. For context: He was a player who started 12 games last season and was re-signed earlier this year. The decision underscores the sweeping changes first-year Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is making as he builds the team in […]

The New England Patriots are at the beginning of a new era. After finishing near the bottom of the NFL last season, the Patriots decided that it was time for some changes. New England brought in Mike Vrabel to bring a new attitude for the 2024-25 season. With roster cuts on the way, Vrabel needs […]

The New England Patriots are a team to watch in the AFC in 2025. Mike Vrabel is back in New England, and many believe his coaching will be perfect for the system and development of quarterback Drake Maye. The team is inexperienced, with not a lot of veterans. Hunter Henry, Stefon Diggs, Kenrick Bourne, Mack […]

The New England Patriots have made a lot of waves throughout the NFL preseason. In their first season under head coach Mike Vrabel, the Patriots are going through a culture change. While some players, including Drake Maye and TreVeyon Henderson, have impressed, others have been a mixed bag. Kyle Dugger, for one, was a big […]

Just two weeks into August, Mike Vrabel is already firing back at leaks — and doing so in classic Vrabel fashion. The New England Patriots head coach isn’t wasting time easing into his first training camp. The subject of his ire: a report that wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. When asked […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski revealed a surprising truth about his relationship with current Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel during a recent appearance on The Ryen Russillo Podcast. “Everyone thinks I’m like best friends with Vrabel and everyone thinks like we won championships together, but I never even met Coach Vrabel ever […]

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has evoked comparisons to Bill Belichick. In terms of strategy, communication skills, and player dynamics, he is following in his path. At one point, Vrabel could have had the chance to work under Belichick when he was in charge. However, Vrable turned down an opportunity, per the Scoop City […]

The New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III generated buzz in training camp, but his rise toward a 53-man roster spot has stalled after a mystery injury. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel had praised the undrafted wideout for his impressive preseason showing. The young receiver gave fans hope that the Patriots had found another […]

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye admitted he has room to grow after an uneven showing in New England’s 20-12 preseason win over the Minnesota Vikings. Despite this, Patriots coaches and teammates remain encouraged by his progress. Maye played two series against Minnesota’s second- and third-string defenders and finished 4 of 7 for 46 yards. […]

As some within the New England Patriots have been happy with Drake Maye in how he’s been leading the team, such as head coach Mike Vrabel, more have joined in praising the second-year quarterback. While the Patriots have clear expectations for Maye, the latest comments from offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels should please any fan. During […]

Entering his first NFL season as New England Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel has undoubtedly made his presence felt amidst the early stages, including getting into a recent back-and-forth with a reporter over Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs’ health. In a short span since training camp, Vrabel has broken up two fights during joint practices, […]

The New England Patriots and the Minnesota Vikings have been sharing a practice field this week. The two teams have been going at it at the Vikings home facility. Dual practice sessions give teams a better opportunity to see how players are performing when they are competing against an opponent. The Patriots have not pleased […]

The New England Patriots have high hopes that the Mike Vrabel era will see the team begin its climb back to glory in the AFC East. A division title over the Buffalo Bills does not appear to be in the cards for the current season, but an 8- or 9-win season would represent significant improvement […]

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel used to be a player, so he knows things can get physical in practice, but he probably never saw himself getting into the middle of a scuffle as a coach. He found that out last week when he got in the middle of an altercation between his team […]

With the New England Patriots hoping to be led by quarterback Drake Maye this upcoming season, head coach Mike Vrabel would speak about what has pleased him so far from the second-year star. While there have been reports of Maye and the Patriots having brutal practices, the most recent joint session with the Minnesota Vikings […]

The New England Patriots are hoping that they will be able to take a step forward in the 2025 season under the direction of new head coach Mike Vrabel. Vrabel was coincidentally the opposing coach the last time the Patriots played a home playoff game, helping his then-Tennessee Titans knock off New England and end […]

Kyle Dugger’s long hold on a starting role in the New England Patriots’ secondary is suddenly in jeopardy. The veteran safety, a starter since midway through his rookie year in 2020, has been taking second-team reps during recent training camp practices. Jaylinn Hawkins and rookie Craig Woodson have joined Jabrill Peppers in the top safety […]

After New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel clarified his recent Drake Maye comments over leadership, he roasted Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell with the same Tom Brady line as Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. Amidst joint practice leading up to New England’s preseason opener against the Commanders, a reporter asked what Vrabel […]

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel recently commented on Drake Maye’s leadership expectations for the 2025 NFL season before clarifying what he meant exactly as the second-year QB will look to build off of his rookie campaign. Ahead of his first season as head coach, Vrabel made it clear that his expectations for Maye don’t differ […]

After yet another disappointing season with a glimmer of hope in the form of quarterback Drake Maye, the New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo and hired Mike Vrabel. And Vrabel has certain standards for Maye. Although Maye dazzled at times a year ago, giving Patriots fans some optimism amid a woeful 4-13 season, […]

The New England Patriots wrapped up their final practice before heading to Minnesota, with head coach Mike Vrabel offering injury updates on key players. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Vrabel confirmed Gonzalez will travel with the team for two joint practices and a preseason game against the Vikings. However, he will […]

The New England Patriots kicked off their preseason with a dominant 48-18 victory over the Washington Commanders, but head coach Mike Vrabel chose to spotlight a performance that didn’t show up on the stat sheet. Second-year wide receiver Javon Baker drew praise for his physical, disciplined work on the Patriots’ special teams unit Friday night. […]

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots lit up the Washington Commanders in a 48-18 rout on Friday night. However, head coach Mike Vrabel is making sure Maye keeps his eye on the ball in the midst of a solid performance. Maye played in the first quarter of the matchup, completing three passes after five […]

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is earning his players’ trust amid his first training camp as head coach. Vrabel didn’t hesitate to jump in a fight during the team’s joint practice with the Washington Commanders. Ahead of Thursday’s preseason opening matchup against the Commanders, the former New England linebacker sent a message when […]

Mike Vrabel’s responsibility on the New England Patriots go beyond just being their head coach. He was brought in to change the culture in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Sometimes, such a job requires one to get their hands a little dirty, or their face a little bloody. The soon-to-be 50-year-old sent a thunderous message to his team […]

The New England Patriots and Washington Commanders had an eventful joint practice today, which not only resulted in a fight, but it also brought two old friends back together: Mike Vrabel and Kliff Kingsbury. While each of the men has long established themselves as coaches, Vrabel, the current Patriots head coach, and Kingsbury, the Commanders’ […]