Getty Mike Vrabel gets high praise from a former Patriots teammate. The New England Patriots will have a familiar face running the helm of the franchise. The Patriots hired Mike Vrabel , who played for the team from 2001 – 2008, as their new head coach earlier this year after parting ways with Jerod Mayo. Former New England receiver Deion Branch appeared on the “ Up and Adams Show ” this week and mentioned why he believes Vrabel makes a good fit with the team. “I think [Mike] Vrabel is way