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Drake Maye Responds to Rumored Beef With Patriots HC Mike Vrabel

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 3 developments

The Patriots' struggles to start the 2026 season has led to rumors that Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel aren't clicking.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Mike Vrabel's Concern Level 'High' Following Patriots' Ugly Loss

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  2. Mike Vrabel Fires Back at Reports About His Relationship With Drake Maye

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  3. Newest

    Drake Maye Responds to Rumored Beef With Patriots HC Mike Vrabel

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3 reports not tied to one development ·

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  1. Newsweek

    Mike Vrabel's Concern Level 'High' Following Patriots' Ugly Loss (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has a high level of concern about his team following Sunday's loss.

  2. Boston

    Patriots coach Mike Vrabel: ‘My concern level is very high for this football team’ (opens Boston)

    Published

    Boston's feed description

    "We can't force things, we can't do things in all three phases that end up getting you beat. So certainly we have to fix a lot of things."

  3. Boston

    Beyond Maye’s struggles, Patriots need much more from Mike Vrabel and his coaches (opens Boston)

    Published

    Boston's feed description

    "It starts with me. I'll have them better prepared."

  4. Boston

    ‘It’s a terrible decision’: Mike Vrabel’s candid view of Drake Maye, Patriots’ vibe, and defensive struggles (opens Boston)

    Published

    Boston's feed description

    Vrabel also outlined a possible strategy for facing Josh Allen and the Bills.

  5. The Boston Globe

    Monday Mike Vrabel rundown: Patriots coach talks Drake Maye, the current state of the team, and more. (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Vrabel also looked ahead to Sunday's matchup with the Bills and how to make life difficult for Josh Allen.

  6. Newsweek

    Patriots' Mike Vrabel Wants Drake Maye to 'Relax' Amid Star QB's Struggles (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel wants Drake Maye to relax and used a golf analogy to analyze the quarterback's struggles.

  7. Newsweek

    ESPN Analyst Casts Major Doubt on Drake Maye-Mike Vrabel Relationship (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel's relationship is facing questions after one analyst pointed to deeper problems within the Patriots.

  8. NBC Boston

    Mike Vrabel responds to rumor of rift with Drake Maye (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel (right) talks to quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

  9. Newsweek

    Mike Vrabel Fires Back at Reports About His Relationship With Drake Maye (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel fired back at a recent report about his relationship with Drake Maye.

  10. Newsweek

    Patriots Insiders Fuel Rumored Tension Between Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The New England Patriots have an ugly rumor spreading about a rift between Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel this season.

  11. Boston

    Mike Vrabel addresses WEEI report about issues with Drake Maye (opens Boston)

    Published

    Boston's feed description

    "Let me just tell you why I am here," Vrabel said. "I'm here because Drake was the quarterback."

  12. New York Post

    Mike Vrabel issues fiery retort about rumors of Drake Maye issues (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Patriots coach Mike Vrabel shut down rumors of a rift with Drake Maye, revealing he took the New England job specifically to coach the QB.

  13. The Boston Globe

    Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye say there is no growing rift between them (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Radio host Greg Hill said Wednesday morning on WEEI that he had heard there was “an issue” between Vrabel and Maye.

  14. Newsweek

    Drake Maye Responds to Rumored Beef With Patriots HC Mike Vrabel (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The Patriots' struggles to start the 2026 season has led to rumors that Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel aren't clicking.

  15. New York Post

    Drake Maye insists all OK with Mike Vrabel as rumors swirl during horrific start (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Drake Maye is attempting to put rumors of a rift with his head coach to bed.

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