Patriots' Vrabel Urges Team to Embrace Joy of Competition Amid Up-and-Down Win Over Falcons
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has sent a positive message to his team after their 24-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, urging them not to let anyone take away their joy in competition. In a post-game interview, Vrabel emphasized the importance of appreciating the positives and being thankful for the opportunities the team gets to experience.
Vrabel acknowledged that Sunday's game was an up-and-down affair, with the Patriots coming from behind to win despite some miscues from quarterback Drake Maye, who threw two turnovers. However, Vrable stressed that the team should focus on the positives and not dwell on the negatives.
"We talked about when you get - sometimes you get this taken away from you, whether you're a player and you get cut or you're a coach and you get fired and you get another opportunity, you want to try to make the most of it and enjoy it," Vrabel said.
Maye, who was critical of his own performance after throwing two turnovers, echoed Vrable's sentiments. "I think I just appreciate the way he coaches me. He's hard on me, but he's very positive, and I think he wants the best out of me."
The 23-year-old quarterback acknowledged that there is still room for improvement, but emphasized the importance of enjoying the wins and moving forward.
"I think just trying to enjoy these wins," Maye said. "It's tough to win in this league, and from my short career in this league, I think you've just got to enjoy it when you get in the win column, enjoy getting another chance next week to face a good team on the road."
The Patriots' victory over the Falcons was marked by several positive performances, including Maye's 259 passing yards and two touchdowns. Despite some defensive struggles, the team managed to secure a one-point win, which Vrable described as a "tough" but ultimately satisfying result.
As the Patriots prepare for their next game on the road, Vrabel's message of embracing joy and positivity will be crucial in maintaining the team's momentum. With Maye's growth and development as a quarterback, along with the team's overall resilience and determination, the Patriots are well-positioned to overcome the challenges ahead and continue their winning streak.
				
			New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has sent a positive message to his team after their 24-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, urging them not to let anyone take away their joy in competition. In a post-game interview, Vrabel emphasized the importance of appreciating the positives and being thankful for the opportunities the team gets to experience.
Vrabel acknowledged that Sunday's game was an up-and-down affair, with the Patriots coming from behind to win despite some miscues from quarterback Drake Maye, who threw two turnovers. However, Vrable stressed that the team should focus on the positives and not dwell on the negatives.
"We talked about when you get - sometimes you get this taken away from you, whether you're a player and you get cut or you're a coach and you get fired and you get another opportunity, you want to try to make the most of it and enjoy it," Vrabel said.
Maye, who was critical of his own performance after throwing two turnovers, echoed Vrable's sentiments. "I think I just appreciate the way he coaches me. He's hard on me, but he's very positive, and I think he wants the best out of me."
The 23-year-old quarterback acknowledged that there is still room for improvement, but emphasized the importance of enjoying the wins and moving forward.
"I think just trying to enjoy these wins," Maye said. "It's tough to win in this league, and from my short career in this league, I think you've just got to enjoy it when you get in the win column, enjoy getting another chance next week to face a good team on the road."
The Patriots' victory over the Falcons was marked by several positive performances, including Maye's 259 passing yards and two touchdowns. Despite some defensive struggles, the team managed to secure a one-point win, which Vrable described as a "tough" but ultimately satisfying result.
As the Patriots prepare for their next game on the road, Vrabel's message of embracing joy and positivity will be crucial in maintaining the team's momentum. With Maye's growth and development as a quarterback, along with the team's overall resilience and determination, the Patriots are well-positioned to overcome the challenges ahead and continue their winning streak.