Mike Vrabel Simulated Bad Bunny Halftime Show At Patriots Friday Practice

According to ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel did his best to simulate Super Bowl LX conditions during Friday’s practice, including Bad Bunny’s halftime show.

Per Schefter, Vrabel sent the Pats back into the locker room one hour into practice and blared Bad Bunny over the stadium speakers for 14 minutes before bringing the team back out.

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel did his best during Friday’s practice to simulate Sunday’s Super Bowl conditions. One hour into practice, Vrabel sent his team back to the locker room, blared Bad Bunny over the stadium speakers for 14 minutes, and then summoned his team back to the field… pic.twitter.com/RU9HPmCpt9

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 7, 2026

Vrabel’s first season as head coach of the Patriots delivered one of the most dramatic turnarounds in NFL history. Hired in January 2025 to replace Jerod Mayo, Vrabel took over a team coming off back-to-back 4-13 records and transformed it into a powerhouse.

The Patriots finished the regular season with a 14-3 record, tying for the league’s best mark and securing the AFC East title for the first time since 2019. They achieved a 10-game winning streak from Weeks 4 through 13, avoided consecutive losses all year, and went undefeated on the road during the regular season.

The offense, led by second-year quarterback Drake Maye, ranked second in points scored at 28.8 per game and third in total yards, while the defense contributed to a balanced attack that outscored opponents convincingly.

In the playoffs, New England continued its dominance, winning the Wild Card round 16-3 against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Divisional round 28-16 over the Houston Texans, and the AFC Championship to punch their ticket to Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks.

Vrabel’s leadership earned him the 2025 AP NFL Coach of the Year award (his second after winning with the Titans in 2021) making him one of just a handful of coaches to claim the honor with multiple teams.

Players and staff credited Vrabel’s culture reset, strategic vision, and ability to maximize a revamped roster featuring rookies and new additions.

With 17 total wins already (regular season plus playoffs), his debut year ranks among the most successful first seasons for any head coach in league annals.