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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.

Vrabel’s response was a contentious one.

“You want me to comment on the schedule, or you wan

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