From the Hoodie to no hoodies allowed.
Oftentimes, NFL head coaches in new situations set the tone, standards and expectations for their players immediately. That much is exemplified by new New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.
Vrabel made sure that his first impression was a lasting one for his players. In his intro speech to Pats players that surfaced this week, the former Titans head coach set some ground rules for his players, including a cell phone policy and proper decorum and respect to staff while in the building.
Among Vrabel's requests, he mentioned the following:
Hoods down while in meetings;
No cell phones in meetings or the weight room;
Be on time.