Reiss: Vrabel will not be present day 3 of draft

[Wozzy]

The women in Patriots HR and PR workshopped this “solution.”

Let’s announce counseling, that cures everything… also let’s do it on a big news day. We have the draft this week… perfect.

 

[The Gr8est]

I just think taking day 3 off of the draft is an odd gesture to do it. That’s what doesn’t add up

How long have we been intently following the draft?

It is a critical time in shaping a team’s future, but that is the time the HC chooses to be away?


I was seriously ready to say “ **** Diana Russini”, but quickly realized that would be a horrible choice of words.

 

[Hugepatsfan]

This is ridiculous. What professional counseling service is open on a Saturday lol. And even if they are, the whole "this is more important than the draft" angle they're going for plays a little empty when you miss day 3 but attend day 1 and 2

What a nightmare

 

[Hugepatsfan]

One more thing I'll add about why this is so stupid is that he weakens his ability to deflect any and all questions about this as "personal". As bad as some NFL media is, they generally do respect personal boundaries. For example, media wasn't asking BB about the doorbell ring cam viral video at professional press conferences. Reporters weren't asking Brady about the Giselle drama as it was playing out in his final years. Because of the public nature of this and that it involved an NFL reporter, Vrabel had to address this, but the press was gonna leave him alone from now on I bet.

Now though, he's made it a football-related story. The press now is justified, and quite frankly almost obligated to, ask him and the team about this. How it affects decisions, if there are other team things Vrabel plans to miss, etc. He just breathed a whole football context into the story that he could have avoided by doing counseling one day or one week later.

 

[Bill Lee]

This is ridiculous. What professional counseling service is open on a Saturday lol. And even if they are, the whole "this is more important than the draft" angle they're going for plays a little empty when you miss day 3 but attend day 1 and 2

What a nightmare

What a ****ing drama queen

At least 3/4ths of the NFL teams would love to be in our situation.

If the biggest problem you have is your coach (allegedly) had an affair, and not like the Jets who have moved on from Justin Fields to Gee-No Smith, then your life is good.

 

[borg]

People are posting the "see, it is impacting his job" line without considering it's their addiction to gossip and their need to judge others to feel better about themselves that is why it's impacting his job.

Your post count in "Vrabel" threads is up to 73.

Perhaps a Saturday clinic for you as well.
Bring Ross12

Edit:
correction.....74

 

[Hugepatsfan]

What a ****ing drama queen

At least 3/4ths of the NFL teams would love to be in our situation.

If the biggest problem you have is your coach (allegedly) had an affair, and not like the Jets who have moved on from Justin Fields to Gee-No Smith, then your life is good.

Way to take things out of context lol

 

[Bill Lee]

Your post count in "Vrabel" threads is up to 73.

Perhaps a Saturday clinic for you as well.
Bring Ross12

Since you spend the time to count other people's posts, I'm expecting to see you there too!



Basically, my point is that it isn't impacting his job, but those who say it is are over-rating the power of gossip.

Relax, it's just sex.

 

[sb1]

Her husband looks a little bit like Vrabel. Maybe she into guys with that kind of face...

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

One more thing I'll add about why this is so stupid is that he weakens his ability to deflect any and all questions about this as "personal". As bad as some NFL media is, they generally do respect personal boundaries. For example, media wasn't asking BB about the doorbell ring cam viral video at professional press conferences. Reporters weren't asking Brady about the Giselle drama as it was playing out in his final years. Because of the public nature of this and that it involved an NFL reporter, Vrabel had to address this, but the press was gonna leave him alone from now on I bet.

Now though, he's made it a football-related story. The press now is justified, and quite frankly almost obligated to, ask him and the team about this. How it affects decisions, if there are other team things Vrabel plans to miss, etc. He just breathed a whole football context into the story that he could have avoided by doing counseling one day or one week later.

I get what you're saying, but if the assumption is he's trying to save his marriage, telling his wife he can only commit to counseling at convenient times for him professionally isn't a good start.

 

[Triumph]

This has nothing to do with his wife. He could just do it the day after. This is all about the PR of him somehow putting his family first because he is giving up draft day 3. All smoke and mirrors.

This puts his wife before the Pats. The day after is work winning again. This is verifying that his wife holds higher value.

PR is part of it because this will send the message to all watching that Vrabel is putting forth the effort to save his marriage and family in its present state.

 

[hornetfb85]

I am so far on the “I don’t give a **** about any of this” side of this dumb topic. Wish it would just

 

[PatMan]

I feel deeply sorry for Vrabel, Russini, and both of their families. Nobody deserves to be disgraced on a national level for being human... certainly neither of their spouses or kids deserve the humiliation of everyone knowing their families worst secrets.

I think they'll probably both be ok in a couple of years, but her career is over and his struggle is most likely really just beginning.

From a fans perspective, it's a pretty bad sign for the Patriots that the "disease of more" started with the head coach in the offseason.

 

[Bill Lee]

I am so far on the “I don’t give a **** about any of this” side of this dumb topic. Wish it would just...

The "Thread Ignore" button is your friend....

 

[PatMan]

Since you spend the time to count other people's posts, I'm expecting to see you there too!



Basically, my point is that it isn't impacting his job, but those who say it is are over-rating the power of gossip.

Relax, it's just sex.

You've clearly never had a wife.

 

[Bill Lee]

You've clearly never had a wife.

I did, for 11 years.

Reminds me of a joke a lawyer friend told me:

Q: Why does divorce cost so much?
A: Because it's worth it!

 

[ahmed]

This puts his wife before the Pats. The day after is work winning again. This is verifying that his wife holds higher value.

PR is part of it because this will send the message to all watching that Vrabel is putting forth the effort to save his marriage and family in its present state.

Your second paragraph illustrates why this is purely PR. I am sure he is trying to put his personal life together. Going to counseling or whatever else he will be doing will not impact anything if it starts a day later. Him making it look like he is sacrificing for his family is just that, for the looks.

I had no clue and still don't understand why this blew up so much. But stuff like this just gives it more oxygen.

 

[imahobgoblin]

Thsi isn't coming from his wife. This is pure PR drivel ...

And so is the trash you post, but you keep on posting it.

 

[imahobgoblin]

I see it the same way. He needs to fix himself and his marriage asap.

I don't see this as a big deal right now.

If it's impacting practices, game planning, development of players and on Sundays then there is concern if he can continue in the role

It’s the very foundation of humility for a man to admit to cheating and take steps to rectify his actions. However, many individuals on this forum lack such a sense of responsibility. Frankly, if his job suffers temporarily and he prioritizes his wife’s well-being, then so be it. Marriage is the most significant commitment a person can make, and ultimately, it holds greater importance than a job. Therefore, if he genuinely wants to preserve the marriage, let him do so. Taking some time for counseling is nothing to be ashamed of. He has a competent staff in place to support him.

 

[Hugepatsfan]

I get what you're saying, but if the assumption is he's trying to save his marriage, telling his wife he can only commit to counseling at convenient times for him professionally isn't a good start.

Very fair. I hadn't really considered that perspective. Makes a lot of sense. Seems like a silly thing to the general public but it could be a very strong gesture to his wife that he's taking it seriously, even if it is "only" day 3. It would definitely show a serious level of commitment.

Thank you for that response because you honestly changed my view on it entirely.