Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Talks About Balance Between Family, Football: 'My Family Is Great'
Vrabel said balancing family and coaching has been “really good” as the Patriots opened voluntary OTAs and he returned to public duties after a counseling leave.
- New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed reporters Wednesday for the first time since stepping away during the NFL Draft to attend family counseling, as OTAs opened May 27 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
- After photographs emerged linking him to former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini, Vrabel announced he would seek counseling; Russini resigned from The Athletic as the publication investigated their relationship, with both individuals married to others.
- Before the draft, Vrabel announced he would skip Day 3 to attend counseling and acknowledged his conduct caused problems for people closest to him, saying 'My previous actions don't meet the standard that I hold myself to.'
- Patriots players have expressed support for their head coach during recent media appearances, while the organization issued a statement saying it 'fully support' Vrabel's decision to prioritize family and well-being.
- Organized team activities continue through June with sessions scheduled June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9, and June 11, followed by mandatory minicamp June 15-17, as Vrabel works to refocus on football.
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The Toronto Star
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Mike Vrabel stepped away from the New England Patriots during the third day of the NFL Draft and had previously said he'd be getting "counseling" following the soap opera revelations of his relationship with reporter Dianna Russini. Well, speaking with reporters for the first time since the draft, the coach offered an update on the process of getting things back in order."Really good," Vrabel said. "I appreciate that my family is great. I love […
New Hampshire Union Leader
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Speaking to the media in a formal setting for the first time since revealing he would miss the final day of the NFL draft, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said he is keeping his focus narrow.
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