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Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel was recently named a finalist for a spot in the New England Patriots' Hall of Fame after decorated career.
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans are
gearing up for the NFL draft and that includes head coach Mike Vrabel, but in
the meantime, Vrabel was
nominated and has been named a finalist for the New England Patriots' Hall of
Fame. Out of 23 nominees, Vrabel been selected to be one of the
finalists.
Vrabel was chosen as a finalist along with former
Patriots' head coach Bill Parcells and former Patriots' offensive lineman Logan
Mankins. While quite the
honor, it should be no surprise to see Vrabel be chosen after he had such a
decorated career during his time in New England.
Vrabel played in
125 games over the course of 8 seasons with the Patriots. Amazingly enough,
Vrabel only missed three games during that time. Vrabel was also incredibly
productive racking up 606 tackles and 48 sacks. Vrabel created a good amount of
turnovers as well forcing 13 fumbles and intercepting 11 passes.
To go along with
his defensive production, Vrabel famously added value on the offensive side of
the ball as well. Vrabel caught eight passes for eight touchdowns in his eight
seasons in New England and he added two catches for two scores in the playoffs.
Speaking of playoffs, Vrabel spent a lot of time playing
in them with the Patriots. Vrabel
won three Super Bowls in New England playing next to Tom Brady. It wasn't just
team accolades though, Vrabel also made the pro bowl and first-team all-pro in
2007.
While Vrabel is certainly excited about being a finalist
and seeing his fantastic playing career appreciated, he is certainly busy with
his current responsibilities as Titans' head coach. While Vrabel prepares for
the draft and the season to come, he will have to wait and see if he is
selected out of the finalists.
