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Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Earns Respect, Admiration From Players After Shedding Blood Breaking up Joint Practice Scuffle

It's no secret that New England Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel likes to get in on the action and be physical with his players. However, at Wednesday's joint practice with the Washington Commanders, it wasn't teaching technique and demonstrating drills that Vrabel was involved in. The Patriots' head coach jumped in to break up a scuffle and left bleeding.

“Man, that shows a lot about our coach. He’ll do anything for us. That’s love right there," Patriots' receiver DeMario Douglas said (h/t MassLive.com). "I said, ‘Coach, what’s wrong with you?’ He said, ‘Hey, you should’ve seen the other guy.