FOXBOROUGH - Troy Brown, who was a spectator at Mike Vrabel’s introductory press conference on Monday, played with the three-time Super Bowl winner during the Patriots early dynasty years. Brown said it was hard not to be inspired listening to Vrabel’s message,

FOXBORO — New Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is going to use the six banners hanging above the south end zone of Gillette Stadium — three of which he helped earn as a linebacker — as a blueprint for what he expects out of his players.

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick had high praise for newly-hired New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, when appearing on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Monday. The Patriots hired Vrabel as their head coach on Sunday, a full week after firing Jerod Mayo.

It’s clear Mike Vrabel has a vision in mind for his football team. During Vrabel’s introductory press conference at Gillette Stadium’s Sports Illustrated Pavillion, the new Patriots coach was asked what kind of player he wants to fill out his roster.

Mike Vrabel was introduced as the Patriots new head coach on Monday, and the former New England linebacker told reporters he intends to "galvanize" the franchise and "remove entitlement."

Head coach Mike Vrabel isn't interested in comparisons between himself and New England Patriots legend Bill Belichick. "I'm not Bill (Belichick)," Vrabel

Whoever Vrabel hires to be the Patriots offensive playcaller needs to be able to help Maye reach his potential. The two rumored candidates are former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Cleveland Pass game specialist/tight ends coach Tommy Rees.

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