#Patriots HC Mike Vrabel on the importance of mental health and the role coaches play:
“I get to see these guys every single morning… I see their faces. So, after a few weeks you know when things [are off]... Don’t just ask somebody how they’re doing. There’s a follow up to that. You can ask somebody how they’re doing and not stop. Y’know what I mean? Like, be intentional. Stop. You’re gonna get some information. Listen, this is a high pressure business. We love what we signed up for… But, I mean, you’re judged. You have to be okay with being judged. So, we all need people to talk to… Everybody’s journey looks a little different… Don’t be afraid to sit there and stop the next time you ask somebody how they’re doing.”
Extremely well said.
(🎥 @ProFootballTalk)
Thought this was a really insightful quote by Payton Pritchard about his mindset entering tonight, to @ByJayKing:
“Tonight could have been Sam Hauser’s night and he hits 10 to 15 threes. D-White, that’s what he does. JB, he could have 50 like. I don't go into any night thinking, ‘It’s my night.’ You read the game and the ball ended up finding me. Next game , the ball might not find me at all, but, how am I going to impact the game? That could be with rebounds and assist. Obviously, if I get shots, I gotta be ready to hit them. But every night is a different look, so you just got to be prepared for it.”
I miss the old days when the Celtics used throttle someone in the afternoon and the Patriots would win the Super Bowl later that night. That was my favorite day of the year every year.
What I’ll remember most from Marcus Smart’s career in Boston:
When he drew two offensive fouls on James Harden in the final moments of a 2017 game to complete a 26-point comeback victory over the Rockets:
Dont want to overstate it, but Marcus Smart was an all-time guy in Boston. Community staple. Lived on the hardwood. Motor never stopped. Played hurt constantly. Became a strong playmaker and led a ‘22 Finals team at point & historic defense. You always thought he’d raise a banner