Not a hat and T-shirt game. A championship. That’s how Mike Vrabel has described Sunday’s showdown with the Bills, a perfectly timed visit as the Patriots try to end Buffalo’s five-year reign as AFC East champions.

Will Campbell and Milton Williams are both expected to come off injured reserve before season’s end.

Any of these seven candidates could be considered worthy of the award, but the Patriots' and 49ers' coaches have the strongest case.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has a long history with beloved ex-linebacker Willie McGinest, who said he is "proud" of his former teammate. The post Beloved Ex-Patriots Star Sounds off on Mike Vrabel Amid Win Streak appeared first on Heavy Sports.

FOXBOROUGH - Mike Vrabel took a moment before fielding questions at his Wednesday press conference to offer heartfelt condolences to former teammate and fellow Patriots Hall of Famer Kevin Faulk. The three-time Super Bowl champion lost his 30-year-old daughter Tanasha,

FOXBOROUGH — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel opened his Wednesday press conference with a note of support for the family of Patriots Hall of Famer Kevin Faulk.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel commented briefly on injured offensive tackle Will Campbell's injury and recovery status.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is hard on his players, but after every game, win or lose, he greets them alone in the tunnel and thanks them.