Patriots HC Mike Vrabel reveals reasoning behind controversial decision

FOXBOROUGH — Down by 10 with just under five minutes, the Patriots were faced with a 4th-and-5, and head coach Mike Vrabel had the offense stay out. However, a false start by rookie Will Campbell pushed them back an additional five yards, making it a 4th-and-10.

That's when Bryce Baringer ran out, while Maye and the offense headed for the bench.

This was not a popular decision amongst the fans in attendance, with Vrabel and the Patriots earning some very loud boos. However, after the game, Vrabel revealed his reasoning for this controversial decision.

"Again, I made a decision on 4th-and-10 with close to five minutes to punt and would like a better punt, and we had them stopped, and that was…