"Because of his experience as a head coach and player, Vrabel was expected to recharge a rebuilding Patriots team and drastically change the vibes of what appeared to be a broken locker room. That has already been felt this season, even stemming back to OTAs, and the players continue to rave about just how much they appreciate their new head coach."
"If that isn't an indication of just how beloved Vrabel is from a player's perspective, it's difficult to say what is. Julian Edelman on #Patriots HC Mike Vrabel:"I wanna play for Coach Vrabes. He seems like such a great dude to play for... He's like a player coach, but you can tell he keeps jokers accountable... It feels kinda Belichickish, but with a player type coach."(🎥 @DudesOnDudesPod) pic.twitter.com/Ryiv8kgFaL- Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) October 22, 2025"
Mike Vrabel became New England's head coach after Jerod Mayo, bringing head-coaching and player experience expected to revitalize a rebuilding Patriots roster and repair a strained locker room. His influence showed early during OTAs and has continued into the 2025 season, earning praise from current players for accountability and a player-first approach. Retired receiver Julian Edelman publicly expressed eagerness to return to the Patriots to play under Vrabel, calling him a relatable, player coach who balances approachability with holding jokers accountable and comparing his structure to Belichick-style discipline paired with player-centered leadership.
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