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Patriots Coach Vrabel Skips Draft Day After Counseling Query

8/12/2026

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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel missed day three of the 2026 NFL Draft after addressing a counseling question during training camp.
The question arose from an offseason controversy with former ESPN/The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
Vrabel said the team must improve individually and collectively, citing the O-line’s combination blocks.
The question and Vrabel’s response were released in a transcript distributed by the Patriots.

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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel missed day three of the 2026 NFL Draft after addressing a counseling question during training camp.
The question arose from an offseason controversy with former ESPN/The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
Vrabel said the team must improve individually and collectively, citing the O-line’s combination blocks.
The question and Vrabel’s response were released in a transcript distributed by the Patriots.