"Throughout the two decades of the Patriots' dynasty, rivals and foes found it easy to root against the evil empire for a number of reasons, many of whom went beyond the fact that they dominated the rest of the league each and every season. It was easy for them to dislike Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, but that can't be said about the current coaching staff and roster, for the most part."
"I do this for the players."
"While plenty still find excuses not to root for the Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye-led team, the locker room might be the most bonded group we've seen in many years, and that was on full display after winning the AFC Championship. They've all spoken about it throughout the season, and it didn't stop with their latest win. Beyond seeing their head coach wait to congratulate them outside the locker room every week, several players credited Vrabel for leading them to this season's success, culminating in a Super Bowl appearance."
Rivals easily disliked the Patriots during two decades of dynasty because the team dominated the league and personalities like Bill Belichick and Tom Brady drew ire. The current Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye-led roster is less polarizing, featuring a tightly bonded locker room that was visible after the AFC Championship victory. Players repeatedly credited Vrabel for guiding the team to a Super Bowl appearance, while Vrabel has emphasized that most of the credit belongs to the players. Vrabel was fired by the Titans in 2024 and stresses that he coaches for the players. Jerod Mayo was briefly seen as a "player's coach" before being let go.
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