Mike Vrabel’s Super Bowl Comment Comes Full Circle as Patriots Eye Title No. 7
The New England Patriots are back on the NFL’s biggest stage, and so is one of the strangest soundbites in Super Bowl history.
As head coach Mike Vrabel prepares his Patriots to face the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60, a six-year-old quote from his days with the Titans has resurfaced - one that’s equal parts jaw-dropping and oddly symbolic of Vrabel’s win-at-all-costs mentality.
Let’s rewind to 2019. Vrabel was in his second season coaching the Tennessee Titans, and his team had just knocked the Patriots out of the playoffs in what turned out to be Tom Brady’s final game in a New England uniform.
Riding high, the Titans stunned the top-seeded Ravens and reached the AFC Championship Game. During that playoff run, Vrabel appeared on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast, hosted by former Titans players Taylor Lewan and Will Compton.
The conversation turned lighthearted - until it didn’t. The hosts asked Vrabel what he’d be willing to sacrifice for a Super Bowl win.
Jokingly, they asked if he’d cut off his penis. Vrabel didn’t flinch.
“Been married 20 years, yeah, probably,” he said.
It was the kind of quote that lived on in NFL media lore - bizarre, unforgettable, and, in a weird way, emblematic of Vrabel’s no-nonsense, all-in coaching persona.
Now, in 2026, Vrabel is back on Bussin’ With The Boys, this time as the head coach of the Patriots, and that infamous quote has come roaring back into the spotlight during Super Bowl media week in San Francisco.
“I got asked that in Boston,” Vrabel said, referencing a recent appearance on The Greg Hill Show, where the topic was revived earlier this postseason. With a grin, he added, “I mean, I’d probably cut it in half. Leave her six.”
That’s classic Vrabel - deadpan delivery, a wink to the past, and a reminder that he hasn’t lost the edge that made him a fan favorite in New England during his playing days.
But here’s where things get interesting: this moment is more than just a recycled soundbite. It’s a full-circle storyline that perfectly encapsulates Vrabel’s journey.
Back in 2019, he was the guy who helped end the Patriots’ dynasty. Now, he’s the one tasked with building the next one.
Vrabel won three Super Bowls as a linebacker in New England, part of the original core that helped define the Patriots’ dominance in the early 2000s. As a coach, he’s come close - but never quite finished the job. Sunday offers him a shot at his first ring from the sideline and a chance to deliver New England its seventh Lombardi Trophy.
The quote may be outrageous, but the message behind it is pure Vrabel: he’ll do whatever it takes to win. That mentality has clearly resonated with his locker room. The Patriots have played with a toughness and cohesion that mirrors their head coach - gritty, disciplined, and unafraid of the moment.
Now, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. EST on NBC, Vrabel has a chance to complete a rare coaching arc - from Super Bowl-winning player to Super Bowl-winning head coach, all in the same uniform. Whether or not that infamous quote gets its “closure,” one thing’s for sure: Vrabel’s Patriots are for real, and they’re one win away from adding another chapter to the franchise’s storied legacy.
Strange quote or not, the guy just wants to win. And on Sunday, he might just get his wish.