Vrabel's Absence at NFL Draft: A Lingering Shadow

0:00It's April 27. You're listening to NFL News today. AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. Patriots coach Mike Raeble skipped the third day of the NFL draft last Saturday, missing rounds 4 through 7. He showed up back at work with the team on Monday, according to reports from NBC Sports Boston. This comes after a controversy that blew up 20 days ago, and Raeble hinted last week he might need more time off soon for counseling sessions. Fans and analysts still see it as odd that he wasn't there on such a key draft day, especially since he's known as a top recruiter. The team missed his skills while chasing undrafted free agents right after picks wrapped up. The buzz has quieted down lately with no fresh reports from outlets like the New York Post or TMZ and both sides staying silent on new details. Even so, this situation will stick around, casting a shadow over the Patriots through the rest of the offseason.