The New England Patriots are hiring Mike Vrabel as their 16th head coach in franchise history for one main reason … they prioritized experience over potential. Now, the beloved former Patriots linebacker will help guide the team for which he played for eight seasons back to respectability. Host Mike D’Abate reveals his thoughts on the hire, as well as the next steps which are to be taken by the both Vrabel and the Pats as he completes his new staff in Foxborough. #nfl #newenglandpatriots

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