Vrabel Speaks on Photos with Russini

0:00On April 22nd, Patriots coach Mike Rabel finally spoke out about those photos with NFL reporter Diana Racini at a Sedona Resort in Arizona. The pictures surfaced earlier this month and sparked big controversy, leading Racini to resign from her job at the athletic. Both are married, and Rabel made an unexpected statement during the team's off-season workouts. The photos were snapped before the NFL meetings kicked off in Phoenix on March 29th. Racini and Rabel both put out statements downplaying things, but her outlet launched an internal probe as she stepped down less than a week later. She's got a solid background coming from ESPN to the athletic in 2023. Rabel stressed making smart choices on and off the field to keep the team strong. He said any chance with Patriots brass they private, and that he doesn't want distractions. A team spokesman confirmed no one else plans to weigh in. The NFL made it clear last weekend they're not investigating Rabel at all. Spokesman Brian McCarthy told The Associated Press it's off their radar.

1:01Meanwhile, Rabel's been deep in draft prep, more involved than last year according to exec Elliott Wolf. Rabel's eyeing football ahead of his second season coaching the Pats, who went 14 wins three losses last year before that Super Bowl slip too. Seattle, he's keeping the focus locked in where accounts. NFL news today powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day.