The New England Patriots' NFL-best 11-2 record says everything you need to know about Mike Vrabel's impact in his first year as head coach. The former Pats linebacker built a winning culture after back-to-back 4-13 seasons in Foxboro.

Vrabel's approach has resonated in the Patriots locker room and translated to the field. That was evident on Monday night, when New England showcased its physicality in a 33-15 rout of the New York Giants .

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On Thursday, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Zolak & Bertrand to shed more light on how the Patriots view Vrabel.

"I think there is a feeling in that building that Mike Vrabel is as invested in everyone else as they are in him," Breer said. "T

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