"Basically, Vrabel told us that his players understand they're going to get hit if they don't go out of bounds. And, for the most part, his words have been well-received. On the latest episode of The Pat McAfee Show, NFL legend JJ Watt chimed in on the conversation. "I think that the players love playing for a coach that says stuff like that and publicly goes out there and defends them. Phenomenal," Watt told McAfee."
"Watt also talked about Vrabel coaching his players to play hard and, to be frank, he put it this way: "If you stay in bounds you're gonna get hit and that's football." Watt is absolutely right. The culture within this organization is crystal-clear at this point. Vrabel is a no-nonsense guy who will consistently preach doing things the right way. And because of that, his players follow suit."
The Patriots' prime-time win featured a controversial, violent tackle on Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart delivered by Christian Ellis. Head coach Mike Vrabel publicly defended the hit and told players they will be hit if they remain in bounds, repeating a weekly message about playing the right way. NFL veteran JJ Watt praised Vrabel on The Pat McAfee Show for defending his players and coaching toughness. Vrabel's background as a former linebacker informs his no-nonsense, disciplined approach. Some observers questioned the necessity of the hit, but Vrabel did not back down in defending his player's actions.
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