Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel opened up about the scandal surrounding the earlier leaked cozy photos of him and Dianna Russini in a boutique hotel at Ambiente in Sedona, Arizona. He thanked the media for staying “patient” during the scandal.
He revealed that he first consulted with his players before addressing the matter publicly. This is because he doesn’t want it to affect the team and take away the limelight from them on their important weekend.
Mike Vrabel opens up after Dianna Russini scandal
Vrabel recently addressed the media, two weeks after the cozy photos of him and Russini, who are both married to their respective partners, went public. According to Page Six, the duo had breakfast on the patio and spent time near the pool. Additionally, they were also spotted holding hands and hugging each other. Firstly, he took a moment to thank the media for their patience and said that he respects this gesture.
Vrabel said, “I understand I could’ve addressed you guys sooner, but it was important to me to have a conversation with the players, which I did yesterday, very candidly.” He also revealed that he didn’t want his personal matter to steal away the limelight from the team and the weekend of the rookies. He elaborated, ” With that being said, I’ve had some difficult conversations with people I care about about — with my family, the organization, the coaches, the players.”
He further revealed that those conversations have been “productive and positive.” He’s aware that in order to succeed, one is required to make good decisions, which start with him. He doesn’t want any actions to affect the team in a negative manner.
The head coach reaffirmed that he deeply cares about his team and is excited to begin a new season. He further noted, “I know I’m going to attack each day with humility and focus.” Vrabel revealed that his “best version” would appear moving forward and thanked everyone for their patience.
Clarifying that the pictures don’t mean anything and are interpreted wrongly, he explained, “These photos show a completely innocent interaction, and any suggestion otherwise is laughable. This doesn’t deserve any further response.”
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on Mandatory.
