A love letter to Mike Vrabel

Dear Mike,

During the whirlwind offseason there was a multitude of positive sights and sounds coming from Arrowhead, and I road those positive vibes into the season.  However, one of the disappointing spots in the offseason was your apparent bad attitude.  Granted, I knew that you were coming from one of the greatest teams in the history of the NFL, but I was still a little upset at what appeared to be a lack of enthusiasm on your part for our promising, young program.  So, it was safe to say I was not your biggest fan when practice started. 

Oh how I have changed my tune.  Despite all the trouble we are in as a team, you have been the constant professional in what has to be a very disappointing situation.  I see that you are always making plays, always hustling, and always fighting hard for a team at the polar opposite of what you had in New England.  You changed uniforms in the declining years of his career to join a team just beginning to show life.

You are anything but the prototypical vets in the last years of their careers who only play for the pay (like other players on your team perhaps).  Your 21 solo tackles, sack, 2 tackles for a loss, three pass deflections and one memorable touchdown catch are near the top of our great team.  For this unrewarded enthusiasm, constant hustle, commendable leadership, and impressive heart I would like to give you the credit you deserve.

So, here’s to you, Mike Vrabel.  You could be playing on a team that obliterated the Titans by 59 points, but you are being the ultimate professional on a team that has a kicker for an MVP.  KC thanks you, Mr. Vrabel, and please, please, please, keep up the good work. 

Love,                                                                                            

The fans