Vrabel Returns

Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel returned to practice yesterday after missing the first 17 practice sessions of training camp.  The 33-year-old veteran said that it wasn’t an injury that kept him out of camp until this point.  “Old age,” Vrabel blamed in a Boston Globe story. “I was trying to get some rest, get back healthy. You realize how quick of an offseason it is when you play into February and you’re not as healthy as you’ve been in the past. You need a couple extra weeks going into training camp.”  Vrabel started the season on the physically unable to perform list.

Vrabel might be an old man, but he’s coming off what may have been his most productive season as a professional in which he led the team in sacks with 12.5.  Vrabel has become known for his play on the offensive side of the ball as well.  Head coach Bill Belichick has made a habit of using Vrabel as a tight end in goal line situations and the linebacker has hauled in his fair share of touchdowns.  Vrabel and fellow linebacker Tedy Bruschi are the heart and soul of this defense.  Both are getting up in years, but the Pats have a number of quality youngsters who are being schooled by these vets.

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