Overview
- Mike Vrabel downplayed Cam Newton's critique, saying the Patriots are concentrating on improvement and the road matchup with Cincinnati.
- He said the team will not use Newton soundbites as bulletin-board material, preferring to emphasize their own tape or Bengals clips.
- New England enters Week 12 at 9-2 on an eight-game winning streak with a share of the AFC lead and a 1 p.m. kickoff in Cincinnati on Sunday.
- Vrabel noted defensive lineman Milton Williams has been placed on injured reserve and said several previously sidelined players were expected to return to practice.
- Reflecting on his earlier firing in Tennessee, Vrabel emphasized appreciating the opportunity to coach and praised rookie left tackle Will Campbell for steady play and quick in-game adjustments.