And back in 1997, when Vrabel was a third-round pick by the Steelers trying to make a positive first impression as a rookie, things didn’t go the way he wanted them to. The former Ohio State standout got into a fight on the first day of padded practice.

DJ James always gets around the ball.” A young Patriots cornerback is confident in himself and has drawn the attention of Mike Vrabel.

1. Vrabel's camp: The Patriots hold their first training camp practice Wednesday under new head coach Mike Vrabel, so what can fans and players expect? Ben Jones knows. He played center under Vrabel with the Tennessee Titans (2018-2022), serving as a two-time captain and experiencing some of his greatest NFL success with Vrabel at the helm.