When the New England Patriots looked poised for a Super Bowl run after a rocky season, chaos erupted before kickoff — an alleged affair between head coach Mike Vrabel and reporter Dianna Russini sent shockwaves through the league, forcing Russini to step down and Vrabel into counseling. Fans dug into timelines, and the scandal threatened to dominate headlines all year. But everything changed when the team traded for A.J. Brown on June 1st — suddenly, the focus shifted from drama to football, with Reiss noting a palpable energy lift around the roster. Vrabel even missed the NFL Draft amid the storm, but the arrival of Brown redirected attention and momentum. While it’s too early to say if this marks a permanent reset, the Patriots are clearly trying to move forward — and opponents won’t hesitate to exploit any lingering cracks.
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