Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Facing NFL Punishment for Costly Play Against Bills

Mike Vrabel calls official ‘a little sensitive’ for unsportsmanlike call, ref explains why flag was thrown

A controversial moment came late in the first half of New England’s 29-26 upset win over Buffalo.

Mike Vrabel, NFL official try to explain bizarre penalty on Patriots head coach

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel got penalized Sunday for something he's done "87 times" during an NFL game. Vrabel drew a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct after arguing a holding penalty against Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones.

Mike Vrabel calls referee ‘little sensitive’ after expletive earned Patriots coach an unsportsmanlike flag - The Boston Globe

“I’ve said that 87 times,” Vrabel said after the Patriots' victory. “It was nothing derogatory."

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct

Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Facing NFL Punishment for Costly Play Against Bills

Mike Vrabel could face an NFL fine after arguing with officials during Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.

Mike Vrabel Handed Rare Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalty From NSFW Comment

It's not often that an NFL coach receives an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty from the sidelines, but New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel defied the odds on Sunday while his team was facing the Buffalo Bills. During a drive by the Bills in the second quarter, the officials flagged Patriots…