Vrabel offers nothing as a rusher but--and I never thought I'd say this--don't hope for him to break a leg, because Studebaker is not ready to take over, and Vrabel is literally a coach on the field. When he got nicked up in the 3rd, I was pretty concerned, because the defense NEEDS his leadership and guidance, especially against a smart guy like Manning.
It's a very underrated skill, but don't underestimate it. They'd be lost without his guidance and need him until someone else can step up and take over that role. I'm not even sure who's developing right now. It'll never be DJ, Hali. Maybe Berry sometime down the line.
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