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USA Today
09-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Harold Landry makes honest admission on life playing under Mike Vrabel
Harold Landry makes honest admission on life playing under Mike Vrabel 'All I know is, as long as I played for Vrabes, there was never a situation I wasn't prepared for.' — Harold Landry — Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) April 8, 2025 New England Patriots linebacker Harold Landry gave the ultimate compliment to Mike Vrabel when speaking with media members. 'All I know is, as long as I played for Vrabes, there was never a situation I wasn't prepared for," said Landry, via Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan. Landry played under Vrabel at the Tennessee Titans from 2018-2023. During that time, he put together multiple productive seasons. His best season came in 2021, when he recorded 75 combined tackles to go along with 12 sacks. He also had 22 quarterback hits on his way to a Pro Bowl nomination that year. Now, Landry is looking to help anchor a Patriots defense in need of a reset after a tough season last year. There's hope that Landry's pass-rushing abilities and veteran leadership, along with his knowledge of Vrabel's system, leads to success in New England. At the very least, he will strengthen the linebacker room, which will be important for a unit that struggled with health and depth last year. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Boston Globe
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Edge rusher Harold Landry joined the Patriots because he knows Mike Vrabel will put him in a position to succeed
Advertisement Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The deal made sense for both parties, reuniting Landry with a coach he trusts while providing Vrabel with a player whose skillset he knows well. The Patriots also have Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator, Zak Kuhr as inside linebackers coach, Scott Booker as safeties coach, and Clinton McMillan as defensive line coach — all of whom previously coached in Tennessee with Vrabel. '[Vrabel] knows how I operate,' Landry said. 'I think, throughout my career, he and his staff have done a great job of putting me in position to go out and be productive and help the team. That's what I'm looking forward to.' Advertisement In 2021, the best statistical season of his career, Landry registered 12 sacks, 22 quarterback hits, and 75 tackles. He was on the field for 89.5 percent of Tennessee's defensive snaps en route to his first and only Pro Bowl nod. Landry missed the 2022 season because of a torn ACL, but returned to the field in 2023 with another strong showing. He logged 10½ sacks, 21 quarterback hits, and 70 tackles. Landry maintained his numbers last season (nine sacks, 71 tackles), his first without Vrabel, though questions emerged about his longevity. At this stage in his career, Landry prides himself on his versatility and consistency. He hopes to serve as a Swiss army knife for the defense, able to play in multiple spots and win one-on-one matchups. Landry praised Vrabel and the coaching staff for their ability to diagnose and then maximize players' skillsets. 'I feel like we have a very talented roster, especially on the defensive side of the ball,' Landry said. 'I'm excited about the pieces and where they're going to place people and what they're going to do with all of us.' More than anything, though, Landry highlighted the team's hard-nosed approach. Some of the tenets Vrabel has emphasized include maintaining an upbeat attitude, treating the team with respect, playing with effort, finishing plays, and staying prepared. 'I think as long as we maintain our style of play that they're trying to implement here — even if you might not have fit up a run gap perfectly or didn't play with the greatest technique — that style of play is going to result in wins,' Landry said. 'I feel like one of the main jobs for a head coach is to make sure your team is prepared situationally. All I know is that as long as I've played for Vrabes, there was never a situation I wasn't prepared for.' Advertisement Landry is also familiar with the Massachusetts area, having played four seasons at Boston College. He met his wife, Dani, while he was a student. They already have driven through the campus and recently started looking at houses in the area. ****** Wide receiver Stefon Diggs will wear No. 8 . . . … Cornerback Marcus Jones is focused on learning a new defensive scheme but would be open to taking offensive snaps, as he did under both Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo. Said Jones, 'If it happens, it happens.' Nicole Yang can be reached at
