DE Mike Vrabel (All B1G, All American, Pro Bowl, All Pro, Super Bowl Champion)

[OSUsushichic]

He has 1 TD and 3 forced fumbles today!

 

[OSUsushichic]

For Vrabel, both sides now

He earns 3 sacks and receiving TD

By Monique Walker, Globe Staff | October 29, 2007

FOXBOROUGH - The list of receivers at Tom Brady's disposal is like a never-ending buffet. But that doesn't mean one more guy can't be added to the plate.

Linebacker Mike Vrabel, in his seventh season in New England, has been known to pop up as an eligible receiver at times. In yesterday's 52-7 win over Washington, he was at it again, catching his second touchdown pass of the season.

For Vrabel, both sides now - The Boston Globe

 

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CBS

Colts had better protect against Pats' prolific LB


Oct. 31, 2007
By Lesley Visser
CBS Sports

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]It's impossible to go an hour without someone offering an opinion on what will make the difference in the midseason Super Bowl. Will it be a coverage Peyton Manning hasn't seen? Will it be a rare interception from Tom Brady? Or could it be the greatest ploy in football, Mike Vrabel? [/FONT]

Mike Vrabel celebrates a TD catch against the Redskins. (US Presswire)


[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]If we didn't see it, we might not believe it. A "blocking" tight end with a non-tight end number, in a goal-line run situation who scores every time he touches the ball. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica] In his real life, Vrabel forces fumbles and features solo tackles from his linebacker position. But he also lines up as an eligible receiver in goal-line formations, where he simply embarrasses the defense. Last week against Washington, Vrabel caught his 10th pass for the Patriots, all for touchdowns. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica] "He'd be an All-Pro tight end if that were his position," says Phil Simms. "He's a tremendous athlete, with great hands and long arms. He's everything Bill Belichick loves about versatility." [/FONT]

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November 2, 2007
Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel
New England's dual threat
Vrabel's contributions don't end on defense; linebacker has caught 10 touchdown passes for Patriots offense

By Phillip B. Wilson
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The "V" in Mike Vrabel's name also stands for versatility.

Last week, the New England outside linebacker had three sacks, forcing a fumble on each, and substituted as a blocking back and caught his 10th career touchdown pass. He then wrapped up a rout of Washington by recovering an onside kick.

This week, he gets to renew acquaintances with an old buddy, Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle and part-time blocking back Dan Klecko. It was Klecko who beat Vrabel for a score in the AFC title game in January.

The unbeaten Colts and Patriots have developed quite a rivalry over the years. So, too, have Vrabel and Klecko, who won two Super Bowl rings together as Patriots from 2003 to 2005.

"I would certainly hope I would have one thing up on Klecko, and that would be career touchdowns at the end of our careers," said Vrabel, who is ahead 10-2 on such scores, including two in Super Bowls.

At 6-4 and 261, Vrabel can be sneaky fast. He'll engage a lineman with a quick block, then break loose and into the clear in the end zone. His 10 touchdowns constitute all of his career catches, and those plays covered a total of 14 yards. The linebacker gets the most out of his yards.

New England's dual threat | IndyStar.com

 

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Vrabes sharing this week's SI cover

 

[OSUsushichic]

And he's looking damn fine. Yum.

 

[OH10]

Mike Vrabel and the Patriots are like Summertime...

No Class.

 

[SNIPER26]

Ok?????????????????????????? Yeah, the Pats' defense really needs to stop running up the score, I guess. I'm not really understanding why Vrabel and other defensive guys are not being classy.

 

[OCBucksFan]

Mike Vrabel and the Patriots are like Summertime...

No Class.

Ok, how the hell is the defense no class? The job of the defense is to keep people from scoring. The offense being classless I could agree with, keeping your starters in when there's less than 10 minutes to go while up by 21+ points is a different story, but you can't ever expect the defense to let a team score.

You take your offense off the field and let your defense finish the game, not the other way around. I don't like the Pats but your statement doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

Ok?????????????????????????? Yeah, the Pats' defense really needs to stop running up the score, I guess. I'm not really understanding why Vrabel and other defensive guys are not being classy.

You are scUM, but I agree.

 

[OSUsushichic]

Mike Vrabel and the Patriots are like Summertime...

No Class.

I guess you think the Buckeye defense has no class either. Damn them for wanting a shutout every game!

 

[Buckskin86]

Look out for Vrabel
Settled into position, LB is better than ever
By Mike Reiss
Globe Staff / November 7, 2007

FOXBOROUGH - Safety Rodney Harrison didn't know much about linebacker Mike Vrabel before signing with the Patriots five seasons ago, but he's come to appreciate playing alongside him.

"He's the consummate pro, probably the smartest football player I've ever been around," Harrison said. "People underestimate him. I just don't think he gets the credit he deserves."

While credit might sometimes escape Vrabel, opposing quarterbacks have not.

At a time when some might believe he'd be slowing down, Vrabel, now in his 11th season, is enjoying a career year. His 8 1/2 sacks already have him one shy of his career high, and they lead all NFL linebackers this season.

The 32-year-old Vrabel also has been a force playing the run as an outside linebacker in the Patriots' 3-4 defense. Coaches have credited him with 47 tackles, third-most on the team, and even when he hasn't made stops, he's been strong in securing the edge and forcing running plays back inside, a crucial part of the job.

Look out for Vrabel - The Boston Globe

 

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I guess you think the Buckeye defense has no class either. Damn them for wanting a shutout every game!

There will be none of that! And if they do obtain the shutout, may the national media skewer them for being classless!

 

[OH10]

I guess you think the Buckeye defense has no class either. Damn them for wanting a shutout every game!

Actually, I think Vrabel has no class because he takes cheap shots at other players and because of his recent comments about Hall of Famer Don Shula and the '72 Dolphins.

But apparently some here did not get that - which I'm suprised about, because this isn't the first time I've railed against no-class Vrabel for his on-field antics and his off the field arrogance.

I don’t think that guys are going to draw on an old retired coach and old washed up players to pump us up.

 

[OregonBuckeye]

Actually, I think Vrabel has no class because he takes cheap shots at other players and because of his recent comments about Hall of Famer Don Shula and the '72 Dolphins.

But apparently some here did not get that - which I'm suprised about, because this isn't the first time I've railed against no-class Vrabel for his on-field antics and his off the field arrogance.

 

[OH10]

I offer my apologies for breaking the cardinal rule that we, as Ohio State fans, have to be hypocrites when it comes to our own. From now on, I will only sing the praises of Mike Vrabel... no matter how much he reminds me of Kimo Von Oelhoffen or Mike Hart.