Mike Vrabel

Patriots should have plenty of flexibility as they navigate the upcoming off-season

February 6, 2026
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Mark Konezny-Imagn Images SANTA CLARA- It is never too early to start thinking about next season which starts on Monday after the Super Bowl. Despite a historic 2025 offseason where the New England Patriots redefined aggressive spending, the franchise is set to enter the 2026 league year in an enviable financial position. Last year, the front office shattered records by leading the NFL with over $209 million in guaranteed money…

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Maye shoulder injury rumor likely a non-story

January 28, 2026
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Courtesy of Garrett W. Ellwood / Associated Press Rumors of a shoulder injury for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye began to circulate following a hard landing in the third quarter of the AFC Championship game on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Social media doctors, specifically Dr. David Chao pointed to a moment where Maye appeared to clutch his right throwing shoulder after a tackle by Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga. The message…

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Mike Vrabel stands as the definitive proof that a head coach is the ultimate force multiplier

January 27, 2026
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AP Photo/John Locher In the modern NFL, where front offices obsess over draft capital and “roster building” is often treated like a math equation, Mike Vrabel stands as the definitive proof that a head coach is the ultimate force multiplier. While general managers provide the ingredients, the head coach is the one who determines whether those ingredients become a championship-caliber meal or a disjointed mess. Vrabel’s career, particularly his transformational…

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Kuhr making the challenging adjustment to defensive coordinator look seamless

January 17, 2026
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FOXBOROUGH- It is hard to coordinate an offense or a defense at any level of football. Especially when you are in your first year on the job. That is the challenge Patriots interim defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr has faced this season. Based on the results however, you would have thought Kuhr had been coordinating for years. Kuhr stepped into the role prior to the season opener against the Raiders after…

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Coaching matchup In Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round contest pits a pair of true alphas

January 15, 2026
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By John Sapochetti NEFJ Contributor One of the most used phrases in football is, “It’s not about the X’s and O’s, but the Ja’Marr’s and the Joes.” Sorry for the editorial license, I couldn’t resist. While being poetic and partially true, coaching does have a massive impact in the fortunes of a football team. To prove that point, look to the sidelines on Sunday at 3:00 when the 15-3 New…

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Patriots & Foxboro High School once again share the spotlight this week

January 3, 2026
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FOXBOROUGH, MA- For years the New England Patriots and Foxborough High School have been synonymous with football in the area. In recent years, it has been primarily as a way to illustrate that the Patriots should play and execute at a high level than the young men that play at Foxboro High School. The truth is however, there has always been mutual respect and adoration between the Patriots and the…

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After tough loss to the Bills, Patriots cannot afford to “lose to them twice” next week against the Ravens

December 14, 2025
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Courtesy of USATI FOXBOROUGH – There is an old adage in coaching when you lose to a rival. “Don’t let them beat you twice.” The Patriots cannot afford to lose to the Ravens next week after losing a heartbreaker to the Bills today. Putting this one behind them as quick as possible is key. The Patriots have to watch the film tomorrow, correct the mistakes this week and move on….

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7 Points on the Patriots 28-23 win over the Buccaneers

November 9, 2025
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Courtesy of WTSP The Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 28-23 to improve to 8-2 on the season. It was the Patriots seventh straight win. It was a breakout game for rookie running back Tre’veyon Henderson and rookie wide receiver Kyle Williams whose big plays were the difference in the game. After giving another opening drive touchdown, the defense settled down and did enough to keep the Buccaneers offense at…

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Standing Pat; Patriots don’t make any moves at the deadline & that’s ok

November 6, 2025
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FOXBOROUGH – The quiet passing of the NFL trade deadline in Foxborough on Tuesday was not a cause for panic, nor was it a missed opportunity that should leave the New England Patriots faithful tearing their hair out. In fact, for a team that has only recently turned a significant corner, standing pat—or, more accurately, having already executed a pair of forward-thinking trades in the preceding days—was a sign of…

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