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Patriots Weigh A.J. Brown Trade as Vrabel-Linked Speculation Persists
sports1 day ago

Patriots Weigh A.J. Brown Trade as Vrabel-Linked Speculation Persists

The New England Patriots are rumored to target A.J. Brown via trade to upgrade their offense, even though he’s under contract with the Eagles. With Nick Sirianni not guaranteeing Brown’s 2026 return and Vrabel praising Brown while hinting the team will explore trades and drafts, the potential reunion with former Titans coach Vrabel and QB Drake Maye hinges on compensation and fit, keeping the rumor mill active until a definitive move is made.

Vrabel: Patriots Will Explore All Upgrades, Including A.J. Brown
sports2 days ago

Vrabel: Patriots Will Explore All Upgrades, Including A.J. Brown

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said New England will look at everything to improve the roster, keeping the door open to potential moves like trading for Eagles star A.J. Brown. Brown, who formerly played for Vrabel in Tennessee, has been productive but his 2025 numbers dipped, and any deal would depend on compensation and fit. Eagles GM Howie Roseman suggested you don’t improve by subtracting great players, so a Brown trade remains speculative as the draft approaches.

Patriots' Vrabel and McDaniels Capture NFL Honors Ahead of Super Bowl LX
sports22 days ago

Patriots' Vrabel and McDaniels Capture NFL Honors Ahead of Super Bowl LX

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was named the AP NFL Coach of the Year and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was named the AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year at the NFL Honors ahead of Super Bowl LX; Vrabel oversaw a 14-3 season and a historic 9-0 road mark, while McDaniels steered a top offense around QB Drake Maye, who emerged as an MVP candidate.

Vrabel's Second Coach of the Year: Patriots’ Turnaround Triumph
sports22 days ago

Vrabel's Second Coach of the Year: Patriots’ Turnaround Triumph

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel won NFL Coach of the Year for the second time, earning 302 points and 19 of 50 first‑place votes ahead of contenders like Liam Coen and Kyle Shanahan. Vrabel guided New England from a 4-13 previous season to a 13-4 campaign and an AFC East title in his first year as head coach. The award covers the regular season, with voting after Week 18, and Vrabel joins a small group of coaches who have won the honor with multiple franchises.

Vrabel's Team-First Blueprint Sparks Patriots Turnaround
nfl22 days ago

Vrabel's Team-First Blueprint Sparks Patriots Turnaround

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel reshapes the culture by prioritizing the team over the individual, defending teammates publicly, finishing plays, and investing in staff and support roles. His leadership extends from the locker room to the cafeteria, rewarding good conduct and backing players like Rhamondre Stevenson while supporting assistants and staff. Vrabel’s relationship-driven approach—built on mentors and his own background—has accelerated New England’s turnaround and helped fuel a potential Super Bowl run.

Vrabel’s Underdog Playbook: Brady Reveals Patriots’ Secret Motivation
sports23 days ago

Vrabel’s Underdog Playbook: Brady Reveals Patriots’ Secret Motivation

Tom Brady floated the idea that Patriots coach Mike Vrabel leans into an underdog mindset for Super Bowl LX by plastering bulletin-board material and using pundit predictions (Seahawks favored) as motivation, stressing Vrabel’s tough, no-apologies persona to fire up the team. The piece contrasts Vrabel’s approach with Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald and frames the underdog narrative as a potentially decisive motivational edge for New England.

Patriots' rapid ascent reshapes the AFC playoff landscape
analysis23 days ago

Patriots' rapid ascent reshapes the AFC playoff landscape

Patriots' quick rise to the AFC's summit under coach Mike Vrabel signals a broader shift in the conference, driven by a strong 2025 draft class and a rising young quarterback, with other teams like Jacksonville and Denver proving that the Chiefs-era parity is returning. The piece also cautions that sustaining success will require smart roster decisions as elite QBs command bigger salaries and teams must balance long-term depth with star power.

Vrabel's rookie-year Super Bowl bid could redefine NFL turnaround lore
sports23 days ago

Vrabel's rookie-year Super Bowl bid could redefine NFL turnaround lore

If the Patriots win Super Bowl LX, Mike Vrabel would become the fifth NFL head coach to win a title in his first season, but unlike the others he inherited a franchise that had fallen from its dynasty era. His first year would be viewed as the greatest turnaround in NFL history, given New England’s 2024 4-13 showing (and 2023 setback) and the challenge of restoring a team that had slid from its historic status.

Vrabel's Patriots: Ten turning points on the road to Super Bowl LX
sports23 days ago

Vrabel's Patriots: Ten turning points on the road to Super Bowl LX

A look back at the New England Patriots’ 2025 run under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, highlighting 10 pivotal moments—from TreVeyon Henderson’s electrifying preseason kickoff return and Drake Maye’s late-game surge against the Bills to Terrell Williams’ cancer battle, Jahlani Tavai’s personal tragedy, and the locker-room rallying cry “We All We Got”—that illustrate a team-building chemistry and resilience on its way to Super Bowl LX.

Vrabel clarifies Maye's injury status ahead of Super Bowl LX
sports25 days ago

Vrabel clarifies Maye's injury status ahead of Super Bowl LX

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel clarified that Drake Maye missed practice due to illness rather than just a shoulder issue, leaving his status for Sunday’s Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks as questionable; Vrabel says Maye would have practiced if not ill and expects the team to be ready by week's end, with Maye potentially becoming the youngest starting QB to win a Super Bowl.

Vrabel Aims to Join Buckeye Super Bowl Elite as Patriots Reach LX
sports25 days ago

Vrabel Aims to Join Buckeye Super Bowl Elite as Patriots Reach LX

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, an Ohio State alumnus, has transformed a 4-13 Patriots into a 14-3 playoff team en route to Super Bowl LX, potentially becoming the third Buckeye alumnus to win the NFL title as a head coach or coordinator; the piece also recounts Buckeye connections—Don McCafferty's head-coach title and Dick LeBeau's defensive-coordinator wins—as Vrabel prepares to join that small Buckeye fraternity.