Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Roasts Reporter for Zoning Out at Training Camp

In a moment straight out of a coaching playbook, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel didn’t hold back during a recent training camp media session. On Tuesday, Vrabel delivered a sharp-witted jab at a reporter who missed the memo—or rather, missed his earlier answer. The reporter, Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, asked about the team’s readiness for day one of Patriots camp, oblivious to the fact that Vrabel had just spent five minutes addressing the same question.

Vrabel’s response was as quick as a blitz. "Whether you were in a coma when I answered Tom’s question, or typing on your phone or tweeting, I don’t know. But I spent five minutes answering that question. I can go back through it, but I’d rather not," he fired back. Ouch. It’s safe to say Vrabel expects the press room to be as dialed in as his players on the field.

To his credit, Volin owned the fumble, later posting on social media with a self-deprecating quip about his lack of focus. Meanwhile, Vrabel’s no-nonsense style is already reminding longtime Patriots watchers of a certain former coach’s stern demeanor at the podium. Having played under that regime himself, Vrabel clearly values efficiency—whether it’s on the gridiron or in a press conference.

This incident comes as Vrabel steps into a critical role for a Patriots team hungry to reclaim playoff glory after a dismal 4-13 season last year under previous coach Jerod Mayo. With fresh talent like wide receiver Stefon Diggs joining key players like quarterback Drake Maye, there’s plenty of buzz in Foxborough. Vrabel, back in the game after a year away following his tenure with the Tennessee Titans, is tasked with turning things around. Let’s just hope the questions don’t keep looping on repeat.