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EXPLAINED: Mike vrabel has nfsw message for patriots fans looking back at last year | Vintage Vibes

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel speaks the to media during a press conference. | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Mike Vrabel quickly reminded the New England Patriots and its fans that the 2025 season is a new year—there's no reason to focus on the shortcomings of last season.

In 2024, the Patriots posted a disappointing 4-13 record under coach Jerod Mayo, the first coach to take over the team after Bill Belichick moved on following 24 seasons. There were a lot of expectations on Mayo's shoulders, and he failed to make the Patriots a playoff contender. So, he was fired and the Patriots instead hired Vrabel to lead the team.

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