It didn't take long for coach Mike Vrabel to endear himself to the locker room in New England. He hasn't even finished his first year at the helm, yet players continually sing his praises.
Surely, that has to do with the defensive-minded coach's straight-shooting personality, championship pedigree, and coveted leadership style, all of which have turned the Patriots around this season. But it seems to also have to do with his one-of-the-boys attitude and playful sense of humor.
