DE Mike Vrabel (All B1G, All American, All Pro, Super Bowl Champ, HC NE Patriots)

[C-busBuck]

Re: Romeo Crennel to be Texans' DC
One day after Crennel met with O'Brien, the Texans hired former Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel to be their linebackers coach. Vrabel played under Crennel.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10278147/romeo-crennel-houston-texans-defensive-coordinator

Do you see a trend hers? The Texans are hiring a lot of exPatriots.

Doesn't that make sense since the HC O'Brien is an exPat? He is hiring guys he knows. No surprise there.

 

[ShowMeBuck]

Re: Romeo Crennel to be Texans' DC
One day after Crennel met with O'Brien, the Texans hired former Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel to be their linebackers coach. Vrabel played under Crennel.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10278147/romeo-crennel-houston-texans-defensive-coordinator

Do you see a trend hers? The Texans are hiring a lot of exPatriots.

Wouldn't that make travel expensive?

 

[ant80]

I think Vrabel eventually wants to be HC at tOSU. I this move just reinforces my perception that he went to the Texams for some experience that will help him on the job.

 

[maximumblitz]

I think Vrabel eventually wants to be HC at tOSU. I this move just reinforces my perception that he went to the Texams for some experience that will help him on the job.

My novice opinion is that Vrabel to Houston will not prove to be a good move for Mike. Vrabel has a significant competitive advantage in college as a recruiter. He gives that up in the NFL. Right now, he can already claim he knows everything the NFL knows.

 

[Onebuckfan]

My novice opinion is that Vrabel to Houston will not prove to be a good move for Mike. Vrabel has a significant competitive advantage in college as a recruiter. He gives that up in the NFL. Right now, he can already claim he knows everything the NFL knows.

Maybe but JJ Watt can make you look like a genius.

 

[maximumblitz]

Maybe but JJ Watt can make you look like a genius.

Such as non-genius Bret from Arkansas? Good point. Hard to argue that one.

 

[bukIpower]

why is he still in the buckeye football section and not alum? (just curious not trying to be a smart ass)

 

[rock454]

Maybe but JJ Watt can make you look like a genius.

And possibly Clowney...

 

[Gothmog8]

Good Luck Mike. Liked you as a player, liked you on the Pats, and I liked what you did here as a coach. I might have to watch a few Texans games next year.

 

[jlb1705]

First branch on the Luke Fickell coaching tree.

 

[ScriptOhio]

One of SI's 100 Best Super Bowl Photos:

Super Bowl XXXIX, Feb. 6, 2005
Mike Vrabel
New England Patriots linebacker and tight end Mike Vrabel reaches for a floating pass from Tom Brady in the end zone. Vrabel's touchdown grab put the Patriots up 14-7 in the third quarter. On defense, Vrabel's primary duties, he sacked Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb for a 16-yard loss. The Patriots won 24-21.

Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nf...per-bowl-photos-of-all-time/47/#ixzz2rOUpd6Gq

 

[Saw31]

I have a hard time being upset about this. It's a great opportunity and it's thoroughly deserved. I think we're looking at Coach Meyer's eventual successor if he wants it, and that excites me about the long-term future more than his departure makes me anxious about the short-term future. He is on the fast track and he's gonna have an excellent coaching resume before long.

My thoughts as well. If we want him back later, he's got to get out there and get the experience. This is how you do it...

 

[BuckWrestler141]

Shelley meyer ‏@spinnershells 4m
FYI Vrabel and Coach Meyer are very close-mike is a great coach and friend. He made a career decision PERIOD. #stopthenonsense



This is in response to a rumor from Bucknuts staff that Vrabel physically assaulted Meyer during an arguement.

 

[TheStoicPaisano]

Not trying to sound like an elitist asshole, but can we keep the garbage above to the hoi polloi OSU sites?

 

[OSUK]

Check out Joey Bosa's comments after practice yesterday (I read them on the OZone) - when asked what the difference was between Coaches Vrabel and Johnson. The concept of being "positive, not negative" kept being repeated by JB.

We all love Mike V for what he did at Ohio State as a player, and we love him for coming back as a coach. It would seem that at least one guy he coached didn't share that love. It makes me wonder about whether we really know what/who the disconnect was on defense last year, and whether some staff changes I didn't think were related to solving the defense's woes, were really exactly that.

http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...ennett-and-others-following-thursday-practice