The Patriots have been fortunate this season to avoid nearly all unnecessary drama and keep their season on track, unlike the last few years. Mike Vrabel can be credited for that change, as the players are buying into the culture he's establishing in full force.
That is on full display on and off the field, and Vrabel has made it clear that he holds all the players to the same standard, no matter what position they play or how often they're active in a game. So when he revealed why Christian Barmore didn't play in the first quarter of last week's game, which analysts and fans noticed almost immediately, it was the latest sign of the culture change that was lacking last season.