New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel isn’t afraid to crack locker-room jokes from time to time, even if it’s at his own expense.
Having spent 14 seasons in an NFL locker room as a player and another 10 filling various coaching roles for the Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns, Vrabel is awfully familiar with the nature. The 49-year-old is business first, however, that won’t deter Vrabel from allowing New England’s players to let loose occasionally and maintain a positive work environment in Foxborough.
Coming off a second straight 4-13, bottom-of-the-AFC East finish, Vrabel plans to ease the tensions while stepping in as New England’s newest head coach.