‘Great human being’: Patriots QB Drake Maye stands behind coach Mike Vrabel amid controversy
Vrabel has found himself entangled in controversy involving longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini.
CHARLOTTE, N. C. (AP/Boston25) — New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye called Mike Vrabel “a great human being,” and said he doesn’t think the head coach’s off-field issues will be a distraction for the defending AFC champions this upcoming season.
“No, I don’t,” Maye said. ”I mean, he’s our head coach. I think he’s done a great job of talking to us and talking us through it.
I’m just looking forward to getting back to work and getting ready. ” Maye spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday following the Truist Championship Pro-Am in Charlotte, in which he was paired with PGA Tour pro Gary Woodland on the back nine at Quail Hollow. Vrabel has found himself entangled in controversy after the New York Post posted pictures of him with longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort.
Vrabel said on April 24 that he was taking accountability for his actions without addressing specifics about the published photos. Vrabel missed the third day of the draft to attend counseling. He reportedly returned to the Patriots on Monday, April 27.