Mike Vrabel released a statement Wednesday night saying he would not be with the team's leadership during the NFL Draft Thursday and Friday, spending the time with his family and will be unavaiulble during the third day of the draft as he seeks counseling, following his alleged romantic scandal with former New York Times reporter Dianna Russini, though Vrabel never mentioned her by name.
Vrabel said, "As I said the other day, I promised my family, this organization and this team that I was going to give them the best version of me that I can possibly give them. In order to do so, I have committed to seeking counseling, starting this weekend. This is something that I have given a lot of thought to and is something I would advise a player to do if I was counseling them.
"I have always wanted to lead by example, and I believe this is what I have to do to be the best husband, father and coach that I possibly can be. This is not an easy thing for me to admit, but it is one that I know will make me a better person. I appreciate the support that everyone has given me and promise a stronger resolve as a result."
Vrabel will be absent from the team indefinitely.
My take: Kind of saying the quiet part out loud at this point. Kind of a big deal that he will not be involved in the draft and completely unavailable on Day 3. It's customary for the head coach to speak to draft picks. He may still do that, but it's a bit awkward at the moment.
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Vrabel steps away from team
Mike Vrabel released a statement Wednesday night saying he would not be with the team's leadership during the NFL Draft Thursday and Friday, spending the time with his family and will be unavaiulble during the third day of the draft as he seeks counseling, following his alleged romantic scandal with former New York Times reporter Dianna Russini, though Vrabel never mentioned her by name.
Vrabel said, "As I said the other day, I promised my family, this organization and this team that I was going to give them the best version of me that I can possibly give them. In order to do so, I have committed to seeking counseling, starting this weekend. This is something that I have given a lot of thought to and is something I would advise a player to do if I was counseling them.
"I have always wanted to lead by example, and I believe this is what I have to do to be the best husband, father and coach that I possibly can be. This is not an easy thing for me to admit, but it is one that I know will make me a better person. I appreciate the support that everyone has given me and promise a stronger resolve as a result."
Vrabel will be absent from the team indefinitely.
My take: Kind of saying the quiet part out loud at this point. Kind of a big deal that he will not be involved in the draft and completely unavailable on Day 3. It's customary for the head coach to speak to draft picks. He may still do that, but it's a bit awkward at the moment.
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