The New England Patriots had a scary moment on Wednesday when head coach Mike Vrabel dove to break up a fight during a joint practice with the Washington Commanders.
Vrabel came out of the fight bloody.
Drake Maye laughed at a Donald Trump shooting joke
Former President Donald Trump makes a campaign appearance Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse Wisconsin., Wisconsin. The town hall format was hosted by former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.
Donald Trump makes a campaign appearance Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse Wisconsin., Wisconsin. The town hall format was hosted by former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.
Following practice, second-year Patriots quarterback Drake Maye told reporters he laughed at a teammate’s joke comparing Vrabel’s injury to that of the near-assassination of President Donald Trump last year.
“Yeah, I saw it,” Maye said of the blood on Vrabel via the Patriots. “Somebody said it was like the (President Donald) Trump gunshot wound, so I was laughing at that. But no, I think, too, you saw he was breaking down the huddle, and I’m not even sure what happened, when it happened, but he said, ‘Ah, don’t worry about it, we’ll see it on film.’ So, we’ll see something.”
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel proved himself
New England Patriots, Mike Vrabel
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, left, talks with Patriots owner Robert Kraft courtside during the second half of game two of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
While the joke might not have been tasteful, Maye said Vrabel proved his intensity by diving into the pile to fight for his players.
“That’s what we’re trying to build, I think, and it starts with the coach, starts with the head coach,” Maye said. “The intensity, bringing it every day, taking no crap when we’re out there on the field. But also, it comes to a time where, with our guys offensively, and getting over there and getting some tussles, and kind of having some penalties, and extra after the whistle can get us in trouble.
“But for mentality, I like it. I think that’s what you want. I mean, I almost got in there, but I think maybe another day, maybe.”
Maye will have a chance to fight back against the Commanders on Friday when New England opens their preseason at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The 2024 No. 3 pick is looking to elevate his game under Vrabel and new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and we’ll see the first fruits of his labor when he takes on Washington.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel leaves the practice
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel leaves the practice fields after minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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