Rex Ryan on Mike Vrabel hire: ‘Hopefully I get to kick this guy’s ass twice a year’

Ryan played this for laughs, then offered more serious analysis shortly thereafter.

Jordan Schultz admonishes Patriots for ‘blatant sidestep’ of Rooney Rule

"At least pretend it's more than a technicality."

Patriots player implores discontent fans to ‘know your place’ amid frustration

"I appreciate them at times, but sometimes they just have to know their place and understand it’s a work in progress."

Jim Harbaugh provides anatomy lesson during preview of cold-weather New England game

"I am not a doctor. But I know it's warm blood that young, healthy, athletic guys are able to generate."