FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel believes that practice makes perfect … or as close as can be, on a football field.
Accordingly, the new “HC of the NEP” is encouraging his players to remain as engaged as possible, even when injury prevents them from participating. In fact, Vrabel reiterated this point when asked about second-year receiver Ja’Lynn Polk, who has been conspicuous by his absence from on-field action due to what has been reported as “minor muscle tightness.”
With Polk absent from team sessions for the third straight day, Vrabel stressed the importance of keeping one’s focus on football, even in the face of injury.