Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Facing NFL Punishment for Costly Play Against Bills

Mike Vrabel's 'F--king Terrible Call' Remark Led to Patriots Penalty vs. Bills, NFL Ref Says

NFL referee Bill Vinovich told reporters that New England Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct during Sunday's 29-26 win over the New England Patriots for telling an official he made a "f--king terrible call."

Mike Vrabel calls official ‘a little sensitive’ for unsportsmanlike call, ref explains why flag was thrown

A controversial moment came late in the first half of New England’s 29-26 upset win over Buffalo.

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Mike Vrabel was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct during the first half of the New England Patriots' game against the Buffalo Bills.

Mike Vrabel, NFL official try to explain bizarre penalty on Patriots head coach

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel got penalized Sunday for something he's done "87 times" during an NFL game. Vrabel drew a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct after arguing a holding penalty against Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones.

Mike Vrabel calls referee ‘little sensitive’ after expletive earned Patriots coach an unsportsmanlike flag - The Boston Globe

“I’ve said that 87 times,” Vrabel said after the Patriots' victory. “It was nothing derogatory."

Mike Vrabel: Ref flagged me because he was sensitive when I told him he made a bad call

Referee Bill Vinovich said of Vrabel after the game, "He was out of the box, came up to the official and said, 'That was a f-----g terrible call."