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Mike Vrabel Needs Christian Barmore to Finish More for Patriots Defense

Drafted by the Bill Belichick administration and handed a four-year, potential $84 million extension by the abbreviated Jerod Mayo regime, Christian Barmore found himself in need to prove his NFL worth to a third coach in 2025, Mike Vrabel. The Alabama product overcame the blood-clot issue that...

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Apparently posters here don't think so because he's amazing at "splitting double teams" and putting "pressure on the QB", so that's good enough. Barmore himself has been irritated he's had a hard time getting to the QB which actually started his rookie season. Vrabel is being too nice propping him up, but I've seen a guy who's had a very difficult time shedding in obvious passing downs since his return. The 3 sacks in 21 games prove that. He's known as a pass rushing DT who can't get to the QB and isn't very good at stopping the run. There are many guys around the NFL who are more productive and make way less than him. He is on the hot seat.

It's not surprising to see he's the team's most overpaid player....

Christian Barmore earns unflattering title due to $84 million contract

Christian Barmore was once good enough to command an $84 million extension, but he may no longer be worth that price point after a down 2025.

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