Mike Vrabel: Ref flagged me because he was sensitive when I told him he made a bad call
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Key Points:
- Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct during the team's win over the Bills after using profanity to criticize an official's defensive holding call.
- Vrabel admitted to swearing but said he has made similar comments many times in his coaching career without being penalized, believing the official was overly sensitive.
- Referee Bill Vinovich confirmed the profanity crossed a line and noted that such language warrants an immediate penalty without prior warning.
- Vrabel apologized for his language, acknowledging he needs to manage his reactions better in the moment.
- It is expected that Vrabel will face further disciplinary action from the NFL league office following the incident.
