“He’s a terrific coach”: NFL legend Tom Brady supports Mike Vrabel to lead New England Patriots resurgence with no-excuses mentality | NFL News
Former NFL quarterback and current sports broadcaster Tom Brady has shown his support behind Mike Vrabel as the new head coach of the franchise describing him as a “great coach” and a “great leader for that organization”. They share a deep bond, forged during their years as teammates from 2001 to 2008. With Tom Brady now a co-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, his words still carry immense weight in New England—and his vote of confidence in Vrabel signals high expectations for a turnaround.
Mike Vrabel brings experience and toughness that impresses Tom Brady
Mike Vrabel’s return to the New England Patriots marks a pivotal moment for the franchise. After the departure of longtime head coach Bill Belichick and a brief transitional season under Jerod Mayo, the Patriots have turned to Vrabel to restore discipline, focus, and identity.Unlike Mayo, who had no prior head coaching experience, Vrabel comes equipped with a robust NFL résumé. He led the Tennessee Titans from 2018 to 2023, amassing a 56-48 regular season record and guiding the team to three straight playoff appearances—including an AFC Championship Game run in 2019.Mike Vrabel’s NFL coaching profile showcases his no-nonsense approach, something Brady clearly admires. “I know he’s going to do a great job. I know he’s all about tough, disciplined, hard-nosed physical brand of football,” he told DJ Siddiqi of SportsCasting. “He’s a terrific coach and a great friend of mine still.”
“He’s got this no-[expletive] mentality about him and I love that,” Brady added. “That’s why I think he and I have always connected. It’s this mentality that we’re not making excuses, we’re going to go out there and get the job done, and we’re not going to complain. We’re going to work hard and we’re going to be resilient, and that’s how you get things done.”
Patriots fans, eager for a reset after a turbulent few seasons, now look to Vrabel to steer the team in a new direction.And Tom Brady’s endorsement only adds fuel to that hope. Nobody is more attuned to the Patriots’ internal culture than the quarterback who assisted in its construction.Also read: “Exhausting to spend time with”: Tom Brady branded an man diva as insiders expose his troubled dating lifeThe franchise, still getting used to life after Bill Belichick, might have discovered the ideal combination of continuity and new vision in Mike Vrabel. With training camp soon to arrive and a new year coming, the Patriots are once more a team to watch.
