Mike Vrabel gives fiery response to radio host questioning red-hot Patriots' 'joke' strength of schedule

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The New England Patriots are co-owners of the best record in the NFL through nine weeks, riding a six-game win streak that continued on Sunday with a win over the Atlanta Falcons.

However, despite the success of this young Patriots squad, they have caught flak from a subgroup of NFL fans who say the schedule has been soft compared to other teams around the league.

During an appearance on WEEI’s "The Greg Hill Show," Mike Vrabel, who has taken over as head coach of the franchise he won Super Bowls with during his playing days, was asked by host Chris Curtis what he thought about the national conversation being that the Patriots have a "joke" schedule.

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel looks on prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Vrabel’s response was a contentious one.

"You want me to comment on the schedule, or you want me to comment on my message to the team? What are you trying to say? You’re working a lot into there," Vrabel said, as he swiveled in his chair. "Like, is that the national perspective, or is that [yours]?"

Curtis had said the Patriots’ strength of schedule had been a national conversation, while also wanting to know, "How do you balance keeping [the team] in check?"

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