Patriots coach Mike Vrabel fired back at critics calling the team's NFL schedule a "joke" as New England rides a six-game win streak to a 7-2 record atop the AFC East.

Mike Vrabel stopped in for his weekly interview with WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show.” The New England head coach disputed the notion that the closeness of the score — coupled with a few Patriots mistakes — made the eventual win feel like a loss.

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“Not much,” Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said on WEEI when asked what he can say about Boutte’s injury. “Hamstring.” Boutte is in the midst of a strong season with 23 catches for 431 yards and five touchdown catches.

After New England's fifth straight win, Vrabel was effusive in his praise but noted some areas of improvement for the Patriots.

In a surprising move during a recent game, New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel benched starting defensive lineman Christian Barmore for the first quarter. This decision not only raised eyebrows among fans but also sparked discussions on the importance of discipline within a sports team.

As the New England Patriots continue to savor their 24-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 at Gillette Stadium, they are also coun