NFL fans are loving a viral photo of New England Patriots head coach out in public that perfectly reflects his aggressive play-calling style.
After firing first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, owner Robert Kraft quickly hired another former Patriots star and fan favorite, Mike Vrabel. The latter spent the 2024 season as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns after he was fired by the Tennessee Titans.
Vrabel is tasked with rebuilding the Patriots into a winner following a third straight losing season and a sixth straight year without a playoff victory. The Pats haven’t won a postseason game since they defeated the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 53 six years ago.
A viral photo has emerged of Mike Vrabel casually hanging out in public and playing blackjack at a casino:
~72 hours until free agency.
— 617 Swaps (@617swaps) March 8, 2025
Mike Vrabel last night:#Patriots pic.twitter.com/hAOhDNYFRk
And social media had all sorts of priceless reactions to the photo of the notoriously risk-taking head coach.
“It has to be so frustrating playing blackjack at the same table as Mike Vrabel,” wrote one fan.
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It has to be so frustrating playing blackjack at the same table as Mike Vrabel.
— Joe (@JoeA_NFL) March 8, 2025
"I'm showing 16 against dealer's 7… best to sit and let him bust. Reserve the right to stand 😏" pic.twitter.com/kcfqZh4DzA
“Mans isn’t sweating it. Regardless the man comes in with a QB that showed flashes of being a franchise staple, 4th pick in the draft, and veteran pieces that won super bowls together 🤷♂️,” wrote another.
Mans isn’t sweating it. Regardless the man comes in with a QB that showed flashes of being a franchise staple, 4th pick in the draft, and veteran pieces that won super bowls together 🤷♂️
— Travis and Jon Show (@TravisJonShow) March 8, 2025
“The calm before the storm. Vrabel’s got that classic Belichick poker face on, but you know his mind is racing with plans. Buckle up, free agency fireworks are coming!” said another.
The calm before the storm.
— MiloX Sports NBA (@MiloxWorld) March 8, 2025
Vrabel's got that classic Belichick poker face on, but you know his mind is racing with plans.
Buckle up, free agency fireworks are coming!
“Big Mike is gonna be doing this and then absolutely splash on Monday (trust),” said a user.
Big Mike is gonna be doing this and then absolutely splash on Monday (trust)
— Mike (@Ohefy2) March 8, 2025
“Mike Vrabel on 4th down after Josh McDaniels called a 3rd down draw for a loss,” quipped a user.
Mike Vrabel on 4th down after Josh McDaniels called a 3rd down draw for a loss pic.twitter.com/DcRBAy0nqk
— Brycen 🧲 (@Brycen2047) March 8, 2025
“Oh boy, here we go again! 🍿,” said a fan.
Oh boy, here we go again! 🍿
— 👑SAKZ (@SAKZ_01) March 8, 2025
With plenty of cap space, coach Vrabel and de facto GM Eliot Wolf have plenty of opportunities to bolster their roster. Just four more days until the new league year, Pats fans.
Mike Vrabel Was A Savvy Hire By The Patriots
Replacing arguably the greatest coach of all-time, Bill Belichick, is no easy task. But Vrabel spent eight years as a player under the legendary HC, and his work in Tennessee is proof that he knows how to build a winner.
Things haven’t been nice for Pats fans since Tom Brady’s departure in 2020, but Vrabel has the tools and the sharp mind to rebuild these guys into a winner.
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