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Christian Barmore didn't play in the first quarter of the Patriots' win over the Browns, but Mike Vrabel won't share why.
Mike Vrabel made the decision to bench Christian Barmore for the first quarter of the Patriots’ eventual win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Will Campbell was introduced to Myles Garrett on Sunday and had a mixed bag against the All-Pro pass rusher. But the rookie earned praise from both Garrett and head coach Mike Vrabel for his effort.
After New England's fifth straight win, Vrabel was effusive in his praise but noted some areas of improvement for the Patriots.
Based on what Mike Vrabel had to say, it sounds like the early benching of Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore was a disciplinary issue.
The New England Patriots are 5-2 going into Week 8, making them a strong candidate to be buyers ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline. The Pats lead the AFC East,
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel took a major shot at the Cleveland Browns offense after Sunday's blowout win.
Patriots running back Terrell Jennings has stepped up in recent weeks, and after hearing Mike Vrabel's message, he wants to do more.