“Dianna Russini Killed Our Team”: Podcaster Blames Ex-Athletic Reporter’s Alleged Affair with Mike Vrabel for Patriots’ Regression

Stephen A. Smith Links Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal to Drake Maye’s Struggles

The questions surrounding Drake Maye’s stunning start to the season have come from just about every direction. His decision-making has been picked apart. His turnovers have become a major concern. The Patriots spent Wednesday’s practice drilling ball security after Maye committed three turnovers in a 35-6 loss to Jacksonville. Stephen A. Smith just introduced another […]

Stephen A Smith blames Vrabel-Russini scandal for Patriots start

Mike Vrabel's relationship with reporter Dianna Russini turned into an offseason scandal that Stephen A Smith believes may have impacted Drake Maye and the New England Patriots.

“Dianna Russini killed our team”: Podcaster blames ex-Athletic reporter’s alleged affair with Mike Vrabel for Patriots’ regression

The New England Patriots' tough start to the 2026 season worsened after they suffered a 35-6 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their Week 3 game over the weekend.

Bill Simmons’ dad blames Dianna Russini for ruining Patriots’ season

Following the Patriots' 35-6 blowout loss to the Jaguars, Bill Simmons shared his dad's claim that Dianna Russini ruined the team's season.

Bill Simmons Exposes Father’s Meltdown Blaming Dianna Russini Affair For Ruining The Patriots

Bill Simmons’ dad blame the Dianna Russini offseason drama for New England’s sloppy 1-2 start and Drake Maye’s struggles.

‘I Think (Dianna) Russini Killed Our Team’ -- Podcaster Blames Patriots’ Massive Struggles on Mike Vrabel’s Scandal

The Patriots have started the 2026 season in a rough way. Has Mike Vrabel's and Dianna Russini's offseason scandal affected the team?