Mike Vrabel: We’re very confident in where A.J. Brown is at physically
Patriots receiver A.J. Brown and coach Mike Vrabel address physical health and team integration during the first day of camp.
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Coach Mike Vrabel and receiver A.J. Brown have dismissed concerns regarding Brown's knee.
Vrabel stated the team is very confident in Brown's current physical condition. Coverage from Yahoo Sports, ESPN, and NBC Sports highlights a rigorous start to camp, where Brown describes being "ripped" by Vrabel for a mistake.
Brown noted that this critique comes from a "great place." Reporting from The Boston Globe indicates Brown feels "really comfortable" with his teammates and the new playbook. Future focus remains on his continued integration into the system.
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Quick answers
What is the status of A.J. Brown's knee?
Both Mike Vrabel and A.J. Brown have dismissed injury concerns regarding the knee.
How is A.J. Brown adjusting to the Patriots?
According to The Boston Globe, Brown is "really comfortable" with his teammates and the new playbook.
How did Mike Vrabel interact with Brown on the first day of camp?
Yahoo Sports and ESPN report that Vrabel "ripped" Brown for making one mistake.
Coverage (6)
- A.J. Brown on learning Patriots offense: "I’m in a pretty good spot" Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- A.J. Brown Reveals “Crazy” Mike Vrabel "Ripped" Him for One Mistake on the First Day of Camp Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- Mike Vrabel, A.J. Brown dismiss injury concerns about knee Audacy · 7h ago
- Patriots receiver A.J. Brown ‘really comfortable’ with new playbook and teammates The Boston Globe · 7h ago
- Patriots' Brown knows Vrabel's rip comes from 'great place' ESPN · 7h ago
- Mike Vrabel: We’re very confident in where A.J. Brown is at physically NBC Sports · 7h ago
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