Mike Vrabel

“back in the race.”

Mike Vrabel · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-11

Vrabel said the Patriots' Week 4 win over the Buffalo Bills got his team back in the race.

“I thought that they understood what the protection was and how to keep the middle of the pocket clean. There was a lot of time for us to progress down the field, and then they run blitz zero, and we blocked it up and were able to hit some plays down the field. And so that’s a testament to them for understanding what they have to be able to do, and guys stepped up.”

Mike Vrabel · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-11

Vrabel detailed how the offensive line kept the pocket clean and picked up a run blitz zero to allow plays down the field.

“Just proud of our offensive line, and I wanna recognize them,”

Mike Vrabel · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-11

Vrabel shouted out the offensive line for their performance in slowing down Maxx Crosby and the Raiders' pass rush.

“They all care about each other. Those receivers, they don’t care who catches the ball. They don’t care who catches a touchdown. They’re just as excited for the next guy if it was them, and I think that that’s truly what we wanna build around here.”

Mike Vrabel · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-11

Vrabel highlighted the receivers' unselfishness and team-first mentality after three of four active wide receivers had at least 50 receiving yards.

“They’re all ready to go. They all play different positions. That’s not easy to learn three different positions and being able to step in there and block and make plays. The ball found each and every one of them,”

Mike Vrabel · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-11

Vrabel praised the Patriots' wide receivers for being ready to step up despite having only four active due to injuries.

“I don’t have any update yet,”

Mike Vrabel · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10

Mike Vrabel spoke to reporters after A.J. Brown left the Patriots' season-opening loss to the Seahawks with an ankle injury.

“Wasn’t able to return, obviously.”

Mike Vrabel · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10

Mike Vrabel spoke to reporters after A.J. Brown left the Patriots' season-opening loss to the Seahawks with an ankle injury.

“They get thrown out of the game when those things happen,”

Mike Vrabel · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Vrabel noted the consequences players face for fighting during actual games.

“I don’t want our guys fighting in practice. I don’t want them throwing punches.”

Mike Vrabel · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Vrabel emphasized he did not want his players throwing punches during practice.

“I don’t want anybody fighting,”

Mike Vrabel · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Vrabel warned his team against fighting ahead of joint practices with the Eagles.

“They're banging them in from 60 yards. They got two kickers on the roster, so Andy knows that we have to make those field goals.”

Mike Vrabel · said 2026-08-13 · reported 2026-08-16

Vrabel noted the Patriots have two kickers on the roster after Borregales' misses in the preseason tie with Indianapolis.

“We're expected to make them. That's pro football,”

Mike Vrabel · said 2026-08-13 · reported 2026-08-16

Vrabel spoke in his postgame press conference after kicker Andy Borregales went 2-for-5 on field goals against the Colts.