Patriots' Mike Vrabel (Sort Of) Skirts Questions About Bold Decision

Patriots heading in 'right direction' as Mike Vrabel's fourth-down decision pays off

TAMPA, Fla. -- As a kid growing up in Akron, Ohio, Mike Vrabel probably yelled "Go for it!" into his television screen a million times, because that's what fans do. Writers, broadcasters and even fat-cat owners do it as well.…

Patriots' Mike Vrabel (Sort Of) Skirts Questions About Bold Decision

The New England Patriots showcased immense amounts of grit in their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Mike Vrabel was particularly ballsy, making the incredibly aggressive decision to purposely not score on first down from the one-yard line, which allowed his offense to burn clock and avoid giving the football back to its opponent before halftime. No, seriously. Drake Maye essentially kneeled on the football on first down, before …

Everyone said the same thing about Mike Vrabel's cocky goal-line decision

Jul 28, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel heads to the practice fields for training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel took a major risk during his team’s Week 10 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, and fans all said the same thing after it paid off. The Patriots were trailing 10-7 and had 1st-and-goal at the 1-yard line…