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NICER THAN BILL? THE CURIOUS REASON MALCOLM BUTLER PREFERS MIKE VRABEL’S STYLE

Mike Vrabel leads the Patriots into Super Bowl LX as the NFL Coach of the Year, aiming for a historic win against the Seahawks.

Nicer Than Bill? The Curious Reason Malcolm Butler Prefers Mike Vrabel’s Style
Mike Vrabel Named NFL Coach Of The Year Ahead Of Super Bowl LX

Super Bowl LX is almost here. In just a few days, the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will face off at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Both teams are putting the final touches on their game plans, and everyone’s got an opinion about who’s going to come out on top—including Malcolm Butler, the guy who made that unforgettable Super Bowl play against the Seahawks years ago.

Butler recently weighed in on the upcoming rematch and shared some thoughts about his old Titans coach, Mike Vrabel. “There was something just different about this guy,” Butler said. “He was a players’ coach. He’ll tell you what’s right and what’s wrong, but Bill Belichick was a good coach, too. Vrabel was just a little bit nicer. His door was always open, but he’d still remind you why you’re here.”

Someone asked Butler if he saw his quick rise with the Patriots coming. No hesitation. “100 per cent,” he said. “We almost beat the Kansas City Chiefs and made it to the Super Bowl in Tennessee. Facts. That’s the truth.”

Now Vrabel faces a tough challenge on Sunday. The Patriots are coming in as underdogs against Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks, who look unstoppable right now.

Vrabel, now in his first season as the Patriots’ head coach, hasn’t missed a step. He’s already been named NFL Coach of the Year, and he recently opened up about what winning a Super Bowl with New England would mean to him.

“The organisation has set a standard,” Vrabel said. “Robert and Jonathan Kraft have set expectations, and we all know what they are. We get it, and we embrace it. For me, I’ve been through this before. What I really want is for the players to experience this with their families. I want them to share it with their kids. Morgan Moses, for example—he’s got three boys. He’s been a huge presence on our team, not just with his play but with his attitude and how he carries himself. He’s a great father, and the way he cares for his boys and handles his job is something I really appreciate. I want these guys to have that moment. I’ll be excited just to watch them enjoy it.”

If Vrabel pulls this off, he’ll join a pretty exclusive club—he’d become one of only a few former players to win a Super Bowl with the same team as both a player and a head coach. That list includes Tom Flores, Mike Ditka, Gary Kubiak, Curly Lambeau, and Doug Pederson. Not bad company to keep.

GILBERT ARENAS RIPS LAKERS AFTER "DISAPPOINTING" LUKE KENNARD TRADE DEADLINE MOVE

Gilbert Arenas slams the Lakers' trade for Luke Kennard as JJ Redick prepares to unleash the 50% shooter in a new 2026 rotation.

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Luke Kennard To Make Lakers Debut After Blistering 50% Shooting Season

On Thursday, February 5, the Lakers made a move and brought in Luke Kennard. He’s known for his shooting, and honestly, they need the extra floor spacing in JJ Redick’s rotation.

Right after the news broke, Gilbert Arenas didn’t hold back on social media. He sounded off about the trade, almost like he’d had enough.

“At this point, I’m just going to take matters into my own hands. Every hooper that can still hoop, we’re going to go down to Crypto Centre and just try out because at this point they’re allowing anybody on the team,” Arenas said. “What happened to the names? The names made the Lakers… He was a Clipper before! “Fuck him!”

Arenas probably wanted a bigger, flashier move at the deadline—he’s not alone. A lot of Lakers fans felt the same. Even so, Kennard does make the team better. The Lakers have been struggling from deep all year, and Kennard’s shooting should help.

After 50 games, the Lakers rank 21st in three-point percentage, hitting 34.9% on nearly 34 attempts a night. Kennard isn’t just a shooter, either. He can handle the ball a bit, maybe open up the offence with some playmaking, which the Lakers could use when the first option breaks down.

Redick seemed genuinely excited after the Lakers’ 119-115 win over the Sixers. At the postgame press conference, he talked about what Kennard brings.

“I’m excited about Luke,” Redick said. “I’ve known him for about 12 years now, and I think he’s one of the best shooters in the NBA. I’m going to highly encourage him to shoot more and not turn down shots.”

He went on: “One of the underrated parts of his game is his ability to move and create second actions—move the basketball. You’ve seen that at different spots he’s been. You can start the offence with off-ball movement, and he’ll make the right play. He gets the offence moving.”

Kennard played 46 games with the Hawks this season, averaging 7.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. He’s been lights out from three—almost 50% on 3.2 attempts per game. With Redick pushing him to shoot even more, expect that number to go up.

Now that the trade deadline has passed, the Lakers are looking at the buyout market. Haywood Highsmith’s name has come up as a possible target.

Edwin Garcia from Silver Screen and Roll sees Highsmith as a perfect fit. Highsmith had knee surgery after getting traded to the Nets last offseason, had a setback, and hasn’t played this year. The Nets just waived him Thursday morning, but he’s reportedly playing 5-on-5 again and drawing interest. Last season, he averaged 6.5 points and shot 38% from three with the Heat. Shooting like that doesn’t come around often in the buyout market, so if Highsmith’s healthy, he’s interesting.

Rob Pelinka will check out all the options, of course. But on paper, Highsmith could fill a lot of the three-and-d gaps the Lakers have right now.

AARON JONES PUBLICLY RECRUITS AARON RODGERS TO MINNESOTA VIKINGS FOR 2026

Aaron Jones is recruiting Aaron Rodgers to the Vikings, but with Minnesota’s cap issues, will the veteran RB even be there in 2026?

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Packers Fans React To Potential Aaron Rodgers Move To Minnesota

Aaron Jones isn’t hiding it—he’d love to play with Aaron Rodgers again. When someone asked him about Rodgers’ future, Jones just said, “I like him in Minnesota.” That’s straight from VikingzFanPage.

Let’s be real, Jones doesn’t sound too sold on J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings’ current quarterback. Last year, McCarthy threw more picks than touchdowns—12 interceptions to just 11 TDs. Not exactly inspiring confidence.

If you’re a Packers fan, you’ve seen a version of this before. Brett Favre left Green Bay and landed in Minnesota, and back then, that was a big deal. But with Rodgers, it just doesn’t feel the same. The idea of him in purple isn’t really scary.

Here’s the thing: Jones is probably trying to recruit Rodgers to a team he won’t even play for. The Vikings could save $8 million in cap space by cutting Jones, who’s 31 now. Minnesota’s strapped for cash—only one team has less cap space—so nobody should be shocked if they move on from him this offseason.

Even if by some twist Jones stays and Rodgers joins, don’t expect a magical Packers reunion in Minnesota. Rodgers just wrapped up a pretty average season with the Steelers—3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, seven picks, and a 94.8 passer rating. That’s a far cry from the MVP Rodgers we remember in Green Bay. Honestly, the Packers made the right call when they moved on.

With or without Rodgers, the Vikings are still the least threatening team in the NFC North for Green Bay. The Bears just won the division. The Lions are stacked. Even if Minnesota keeps Jones and somehow brings in Rodgers, it doesn’t change much for the Packers. At this stage in their careers, nobody’s losing sleep over it.

If Rodgers ever comes back to the NFC North, it should only be for a one-day deal so he can retire as a Packer. He brought so much to Green Bay, including that Super Bowl win in 2010. Seeing him in another NFC North jersey? Just wrong.

But if Jones gets his wish and Rodgers ends up in Minnesota, the Packers shouldn’t even flinch. Rodgers and Jones aren’t what they used to be. Their joining forces in Minnesota would just feel desperate, nothing more.

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