Fans will love Mike Vrabel more after his post-Super Bowl gesture
The New England Patriots they may not have come away with their seventh Lombardi trophy on Sunday night, but the head coach Mike Vrabel is already winning hearts fans shortly after the defeat.
After a hard 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, the team returned to icy Foxboro on Monday night. While most coaches would head straight for the warmth of the facility, Vrabel took advantage of a moment New England fans won’t soon forget.
As the team buses pulled into the Gillette Stadium parking lot, a small group of dedicated fans stood braving single-digit temperatures to welcome their team home. Despite lamenting the defeat in Santa Clara, Mike Vrabel got off the bus directly and headed straight for the barricades. He spent time shaking hands, taking selfies and personally thanking supporters who showed up in the middle of the night.
📹 Mike Vrabel comes to see the fans who welcomed the Patriots back to Foxboro @vbz pic.twitter.com/LKdPjIvO0k
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) February 10, 2026
Vrabel made sure the fans didn’t feel any sadness, greeting everyone with a smile and thanking them for being there to support the team despite the tough loss.
The game itself was a defensive struggle that eluded New England late. Quarterback Drake Maie ended the night with 295 passing yards and two touchdowns, including a 35-yarder by Mack Hollins in the fourth quarter. However, the Seattle Seahawks defense was relentless, sacking May six times and setting up a 45-yard pick-six by Uchen Nwosu to seal the score.
Even after a disappointing 17-4 season, the bond between the coach and the community remains unwavering. As the fans chanted, it became clear that even though the Patriots didn’t get a ring, they certainly had a true leader.
2026-02-10 04:00:00
