Patriots' Mike Vrabel reportedly received pointers from Bill Belichick and a rival coach ahead of Super Bowl LX

"The Patriots' head coach communicated with Bill Belichick and Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid ahead of Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported. Vrabel has also reportedly relied on offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels's experience in the lead-up to Sunday's game, too. "Vrabel reached out to Belichick and fellow Super Bowl-winning coach Andy Reid, tapping into their experience as he gets ready for the big game," Russini wrote. "New England's first-year leader also has an experienced advisor on staff. Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is heading into his 10th (!) Super Bowl. Vrabel has been asking McDaniels for advice on preparations and other things to consider Sunday.""

"A possible piece of advice that Belichick and Reid gave to Vrabel might have been on display on Friday. Vrabel had the Patriots go into the locker room for 14 minutes as some of Bad Bunny's music played during Friday's practice at Stanford Stadium, as the team simulated the halftime break. That's something both Belichick's and Reid's teams have done in the past when they've reached the Super Bowl."

"Belichick employed that strategy for multiple Super Bowl trips with the Patriots, with players crediting the approach following wins. In the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII win over the Eagles, Patrick Mahomes and other players attributed their comeback victory to the halftime break and how they prepared for it. Of course, Belichick won six Super Bowls as the Patriots' head coach, and Reid has won three in five trips as the Chiefs' head coach. McDaniels, meanwhile, has won six as an assistant with the Patriots, including three Lombardi Trophies as their offensive coordinator."

Mike Vrabel contacted Bill Belichick and Andy Reid for guidance while preparing to coach the Patriots in the Super Bowl. Vrabel also relied on offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who is heading into his 10th Super Bowl, for advice on preparations and logistical details. The Patriots simulated the halftime break in practice by sending players into the locker room for 14 minutes with Bad Bunny's music playing. Both Belichick's and Reid's teams have used similar halftime simulations in prior Super Bowls, and players have credited that approach with contributing to successful comebacks and game adjustments. Belichick, Reid, and McDaniels have extensive Super Bowl-winning experience.

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