Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is pleased that Mike Vrabel was hired as the head coach of the New England Patriots.
He spoke about the hiring this week as the Chiefs prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LIX.
“I grew up a Patriots fan my whole life, and I get to coach in the first few Super Bowls and they’re both against the Patriots instead of with them,” Spagnuolo told 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Tim McKone. “Listen, I still love watching the Patriots. I’m so happy for the Patriots with Mike Vrabel. I’m a big Mike Vrabel fan.”
Spagnuolo has made his mark as one of the best defensive minds in the NFL. He has been the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator since the 2019 season, but Patriots fans remember him as the man behind the defense that ruined their perfect season in 2007.
. @Tim_McKone caught up with Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo for a quick second at Super Bowl Opening Night
“I’m so happy for the Patriots with Mike Vrabel. I’m a big Mike Vrabel fan” pic.twitter.com/ztBjfFnkzR
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Spagnuolo being a fan of Vrabel’s is a good sign for a Patriots organization still seeking a proper rebuild for the team. Vrabel has already established an impressive coaching staff to help turn things around.
The next step is to pick and sign the right players in free agency and the 2025 NFL draft.
