On Sunday, the New England Patriots announced the hiring of former Tennessee Titans head coach and franchise icon Mike Vrabel as Jerod Mayo's replacement. The three-time Super Bowl champion spent eight seasons with the team and was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 2023.
Former Titans star Taylor Lewan congratulated Vrabel on landing one of the most coveted jobs before firing a warning to Patriots players that they'll have to adjust to his demands and learn quickly that he settles for nothing but the best. In a video posted on X, he said:
“You need to understand that s–t is going to be really hard for a little bit,” Lewan said. “And it’s going to be OK. But just know, you’re about to go into hell for a little bit."
Lewan quipped that Vrabel will often remind them of his resume in team meetings and they'll have to get acclimatized to it but it will all be worth it if they follow his instructions:
"He’s going to tell you how many years he played in the league. And he’s going to reference it forever. Not a bad thing, boys. I’m telling you, it’s going to work out. I was a part of it... But, keep your butthole tight in those team meeting rooms. You have got to keep your butt hole tight. Because he’s going to have guys stand up, ‘Who’s this guy? Who’s that guy?’”
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