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"But Vrabel's contribution can't be measured in numbers. He was the quintessential Patriot, the...

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"But Vrabel's contribution can't be measured in numbers. He was the quintessential Patriot, the embodiment of the tough, smart, disciplined, and versatile football player coach Bill Belichick and Pioli used as their blueprint for building the team into the NFL's model franchise. He was also one of the more underrated and undervalued pillars of the Patriots' dynasty, helping the franchise to three Super Bowl titles (2001, 2003, and 2004), and earning one Pro Bowl berth, in 2007."

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2009/02/28/vrabel_traded_in_a_stunner/