#player-motivation

#player-motivation

The New England Patriots' back-to-back 4-13 seasons were uncharacteristic for a franchise that had sat at the top of the league for two decades and won six Super Bowls in that time. It was a dramatic fall from grace that many expected, yet was far worse than imagined, which fortunately opened the door for Mike Vrabel to come in and turn things around.

There's no such thing as perfection. Even when we're doing well, we always want more - that will remain the case. I handle praise the same way I handle criticism. I'm focusing on the next game. We have a good feeling at the club, also in terms of the atmosphere. I want to do my job, motivate the boys, and make sure they make the right decisions. Anything can happen in a game, but I'm confident that we can always be successful,

"Clubs' presentations to players they want to sign often include a section on why their city is a great place to live for high-earning young players."