“Dianna Russini Killed Our Team”: Podcaster Blames Ex-Athletic Reporter’s Alleged Affair with Mike Vrabel for Patriots’ Regression

Stephen A Smith blames Vrabel-Russini scandal for Patriots start

Mike Vrabel's relationship with reporter Dianna Russini turned into an offseason scandal that Stephen A Smith believes may have impacted Drake Maye and the New England Patriots.

“Dianna Russini killed our team”: Podcaster blames ex-Athletic reporter’s alleged affair with Mike Vrabel for Patriots’ regression

The New England Patriots' tough start to the 2026 season worsened after they suffered a 35-6 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their Week 3 game over the weekend.

Bill Simmons’ dad blames Dianna Russini for ruining Patriots’ season

Following the Patriots' 35-6 blowout loss to the Jaguars, Bill Simmons shared his dad's claim that Dianna Russini ruined the team's season.

‘I Think (Dianna) Russini Killed Our Team’ -- Podcaster Blames Patriots’ Massive Struggles on Mike Vrabel’s Scandal

The Patriots have started the 2026 season in a rough way. Has Mike Vrabel's and Dianna Russini's offseason scandal affected the team?