FOXBORO — Seeing Steelers uniforms throughout the sector may deliver again some reminiscences for Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.
Vrabel is finest recognized for taking part in for the Patriots throughout his 14-year NFL profession, however he was chosen by the Steelers within the third spherical of the 1997 NFL Draft. He served as a backup throughout his 4 years with the Steelers earlier than occurring to grow to be one of many Patriots’ most impactful gamers throughout their first dynasty run.
“I feel a extremely well-run, household group,” Vrabel recalled about his time with the Steelers. “Simply the Rooney household, I used to be very fortunate to be introduced into the NFL by that group. I realized so much, nice veterans. The veterans that confirmed us what it was prefer to be a professional, what it was like, had guys like Dermontti Dawson, Mark Bruener, and I can go on and on and on. Levon Kirkland, Carnell Lake, all these totally different gamers that had been unbelievable gamers, however individuals, husbands and fathers, and actually, that’s the NFL that I knew. It was spectacular.”
Vrabel is 0-3 teaching in opposition to the Steelers. The Steelers come to Foxboro with a 1-1 report, beating the Jets in Week 1 and falling to the Seahawks in Week 2.
