"Even at 50 years old, the 6-foot-4 former linebacker can move. He rarely has to hit a speed like he does on this day, but then again, he can't be late. He had started a tradition during his Titans coaching days of darting into the tunnel underneath the stadium, home or away, so that he can greet every player as they come off the field."
"He sprints because he doesn't want to miss a single player on their way in. He has done it enough to know that some guys head in right away after a tough day at the office. So he can't let them beat him, and he will sacrifice any fun in the middle of the field in favor of showing gratitude in the cover of the tunnel. There's no place he'd rather be."
Mike Vrabel prioritizes personally thanking players after games by sprinting into the tunnel to greet each player as they come off the field. He began the tradition during his Tennessee Titans coaching tenure and continues it regardless of game significance, valuing the chance to acknowledge players’ physical sacrifices. Vrabel's own 14-year playing career, including eight seasons and three Super Bowl wins with the Patriots, informs his appreciation for players’ wear and tear. He often leaves on-field celebrations early to catch teammates headed straight to the locker room, believing a private, personal thanks matters more than public revelry.
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