NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The New England Patriots had a surprise for Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel before the teams practiced together on Wednesday, with rookies singing him "Happy Birthday" as he took the field.
"That was cool. That was something that was unexpected, but very appreciative," Vrabel said after practice, adding that he suspected quarterback Tom Brady might have been behind it.
Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls as a member of the Patriots from 2001-2008, turned 44 on Wednesday.
The connection between the Patriots and Vrabel -- and plenty of competitive trash-talking between former teammates Vrabel and Brady -- highlighted a productive day of work for both teams at Saint Thomas Sports Park.