Mike Vrabel was a smart, versatile player for New England and now coaches Houston’s linebackers.
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Mike Vrabel set to cross paths with Patriots again
Former New England linebacker on Houston coaching staff.
Patriots Beat: Implosion was a stunning development
New England’s 10-0 start seems like a long time ago after poor decisions and poor play lead to a second straight loss.
Patriots Notebook: Special teams not so special
An area that’s usually a strength for the Patriots turns into a weakness.
Suddenly, a losing streak for Patriots
The Eagles get touchdowns on a blocked punt, an interception return and a punt return and hand New England its second straight loss, 35-28.
Patriots Beat: Despite all the injuries, there’s no need to freak out
Slowly but surely the Patriots will get players back for the playoffs.
Linebacker Collins eager to return to Patriots’ lineup
Jamie Collins has been out for more than a month with symptoms similar to a stomach bug.
Ready to step in, but no replacing Gronk
Scott Chandler is set to be the Patriots’ top tight end Sunday with Rob Gronkowski injured.
NFL notebook: Criticized officials reassigned to Patriots’ game
The NFL makes a move to keep the crew off a prime-time game.
Report: Gronkowski unlikely to be out for long
NFL.com says the Patriots tight end ‘is unlikely to miss more than one game.’