Gronkowski Urges 14-3 Patriots to Win Through Vrabel Scandal Ahead of 2026 Season
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 18
Gronkowski Urges 14-3 Patriots to Win Through Vrabel Scandal Ahead of 2026 Season
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 18
Summary
Rob Gronkowski said the Patriots can blunt scrutiny around coach Mike Vrabel’s offseason controversy with one formula: “win,” stressing accountability through training camp, preseason and the regular season.
The advice lands as New England enters 2026 fresh off a Super Bowl appearance and a 14-3 season that tied for the AFC’s best record, leaving little room for distraction as camp opens next month.
Vrabel and his staff are staying in place, and much of the roster is back, with quarterback Drake Maye also gaining a new top target after New England completed a trade for A.J. Brown.
Gronkowski framed the situation through his own Patriots experience, saying winning in Foxborough historically drowned out locker-room turmoil and off-field scandals.