Not only leading the Patriots to the playoffs, but the fans also appreciate Mike Vrabel‘s actions off the field. During a recent New England Patriots press conference, the head coach interacted with the reporters, and his gesture earned praise, showing his true character.

As a male journalist attempted to speak over a female journalist, Vrabel looked at the other side, saying, “Come on, Nicole! You just got it right, come on.” When the male reporter repeated his question, the coach told him to “Hold on!” as he was interested in taking Nicole’s question first.

Vrabel is admired for his kind approach towards female journalists. He built a habit of taking questions from female reporters first during his five-year coaching tenure with Tennessee Titans. He always started the press conference with Associated Press reporter Teresa Walker’s question during his time in Tennessee.

After moving to the Patriots this season, Vrabel continues the tradition. He shares the same mutual respect with the veteran reporter Karen Guregian. Their heartwarming interactions have been caught on camera numerous times, with the coach always allowing Karen to ask questions first.

In an interview with ESPN, Mike Vrabel gave insight into his relationship with Karen.

“Karen covered us here and covered us here when we were players here, so I felt it was only right (to allow her to ask her question first).”

Mike Vrabel has led the New England Patriots to the playoffs in his first season

The New England Patriots brought Mike Vrabel after his extensive coaching experience in the league. The 50-year-old has proven his worth this season, taking his team to the playoffs, a milestone they achieved for the first time since 2021. With 12 wins and 3 losses, the Pats are leading the AFC East division.

Vrabel’s arrival saw a notable turnaround from the dismal previous season, which finished at a 4-13 record. But this season,

Drake Maye has been a difference-maker, while coach Vrabel’s sharp strategies have unlocked the potential of Stefon Diggs, Robert Spillane, and TreVeyon Henderson.

The Pats’ recent victory against the Baltimore Ravens, which also confirmed their playoff ticket, showed how Mike Vrabel’s team is different from the previous season. Erasing an 11-point deficit, they made a strong comeback to beat the Ravens by 28-24.

“I’m proud to be your coach. But we’ve got a long way to go. I want you to realize what your potential is and what we can do if we just compete and stick together… We are far from being done,”

said  Mike Vrabel after the victory against the Ravens. His message is clear. He wants to be a Super Bowl-winning coach this season. Do you think Vrabel can lead the Patriots to lift the Super Bowl?

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