New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel wants players who will hold themselves and one another accountable. Anyone unwilling to do that has until Tuesday to let him know. A day after a 45–27 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Vrabel used his Monday appearance on The Greg Hill Show to challenge his locker room ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
In preparation, push each other, challenge each other, improve, take accountability, and if that’s not them, then let us know by tomorrow. That’s what we have to do. That’s the mindset.” Vrabel was asked whether the blowout would change New England’s approach to Tuesday’s 4 p.m.
His message did not identify a player he wanted traded, but it left little room for anyone unwilling to meet his expectations. The Patriots fell to 5–4 after committing four turnovers and forcing none against Green Bay. Quarterback Drake Maye threw three first-half interceptions, putting New England in a hole it could not escape at Gillette Stadium.
New England has one game left before its bye: a meeting with Detroit in Munich on Nov. 15. The Lions enter at 6–2, giving the Patriots another demanding opponent as Vrabel pushes for a response. Vrabel also pointed to preparation when asked Monday about the team’s practice habits, taking responsibility for making sure his message reaches the players.
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