Whitlock Blasts Vrabel After Patriots Blow 10-Point Lead in 13-10 Seahawks Loss
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 10
Whitlock Blasts Vrabel After Patriots Blow 10-Point Lead in 13-10 Seahawks Loss
1 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 10
Summary
Jason Whitlock called New England's opener about as bad as it could get for Mike Vrabel after the Patriots squandered a 10-point lead and lost 13-10 in Seattle.
Three fourth-quarter interceptions by Drake Maye drove the collapse, including an end-zone pick with 21 seconds left after New England had reached field-goal range.
A.J. Brown's ankle injury and Seattle's comeback with backup Drew Lock — 16 of 22 for 187 yards and a touchdown after Sam Darnold exited — deepened Whitlock's criticism of Vrabel.
Bucky Brooks took the opposite view, arguing Maye's mistakes were fixable and saying Vrabel remains a top-five coach with Josh McDaniels providing offensive continuity.
The debate lands harder because Vrabel went 14-3 last season and reached Super Bowl LX with Maye, who finished second in MVP voting; New England next hosts Pittsburgh in 11 days.