The New England Patriots clearly needed a change in their locker room, so they aggressively hired new head coach Mike Vrabel.
Certainly, it is clear that they need to avoid finishing last in the AFC East next season with a record of 4 wins and 13 losses for the third consecutive year. But the team’s culture also needs to be rebuilt, and now it’s up to Vrabel, a former Patriots linebacker who played eight seasons and won three Super Bowls, to change that.
Vrabel takes over for Jerrod Mayo in what was a disastrous season as Patriots head coach, giving the team and its fans a preview of what’s next for New England behind the scenes seven years ago It may suggest something. season.
Will Compton, a former Tennessee Titans linebacker during Vrabel’s time as head coach, shared snippets of his experience with Vrabel.
You can watch the full video here, courtesy of Compton’s X account.
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The footage that Compton reposted from the University of Tennessee’s 2018 season resurfaced hours after Vrabel was officially hired by New England, leaving him in Foxborough after the team missed the postseason for the third straight year. It is sure to uplift the otherwise ordinary mood.
“Listen, hey, no (expletive) laughter,” Compton yelled, impersonating Vrabel for several minutes. “It’s not about feeling good. It’s about being great. I know you’re (expletive) hurt. I’ve been (expletive) hurt. 28 years in the league. , I was (expletive) hurt.”
Everyone in the Tennessee conference room was laughing out loud throughout Compton’s performance, including Vrabel himself. The 49-year-old’s ability to laugh, even when it comes to jokes, was indicative of Vrabel’s easy-going personality.
Perhaps Vrabel’s presence will help add personality and atmosphere to Gillette Stadium next season.
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