#mike-vrabel

#mike-vrabel

Basically, Vrabel told us that his players understand they're going to get hit if they don't go out of bounds. And, for the most part, his words have been well-received. On the latest episode of The Pat McAfee Show, NFL legend JJ Watt chimed in on the conversation. "I think that the players love playing for a coach that says stuff like that and publicly goes out there and defends them. Phenomenal," Watt told McAfee.

"I loved my time there," DeVito told Guregian of facing the Giants. "When I was there, it was, 'Go Giants' but now it's 'Go Pats' all the way. I hope we blow them out."

In the weeks leading to Tuesday's trade deadline, the Patriots have been reported as more likely buyers than sellers, with a few key names put on the table as potential targets. Because they are short on running backs, need help with the pass rush, and are always open to adding more wide receivers, a handful of players have been circled as good fits this season.

The Northeast Ohio native said he grew up a Browns fan and liked being able to contribute to the franchise while between head coaching jobs. "I enjoyed that time. I enjoyed the people there, that organization," Vrabel said on Monday. "I enjoyed working with [coach] Kevin [ Stefanski], the offensive staff, Tommy Rees and Chad [ O'Shea]. I played with Bubba [ Ventrone]. So, a lot of good, young coaches. Jim Schwartz, I had a really good relationship with Schwartzy."