New England Patriots defensive sort out Christian Barmore was unexpectedly benched at first of the staff’s Week 8 recreation in opposition to the Cleveland Browns, and nobody appears to know why.
Barmore had began all seven video games coming into Sunday, however he was not on the sector for New England’s first defensive sequence in opposition to the Browns. The veteran wound up sitting out the whole first quarter, which made it look like he was serving some form of punishment from head coach Mike Vrabel.
Vrabel was requested about Barmore’s shocking benching following the Patriots’ 32-13 win over Cleveland. The coach instructed Barmore had violated staff guidelines.
“I needed to decide,” Vrabel stated, through Mark Daniels of MassLive.com. “My job is to guard the staff, so when there’s actions that I don’t really feel like are (in line) with what we wish to do right here, I’ve obtained to decide, and we transfer on.”
Christian Barmore didn’t provide a proof
On Wednesday, Barmore was requested about not taking his first snap of Sunday’s recreation till early within the second quarter. He downplayed Vrabel’s determination and advised reporters he’s targeted on getting ready for the Patriots’ upcoming recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons.
“It ain’t nothing. It ain’t nothing,” Barmore stated, through Daniels. “We’re simply targeted on the Falcons. Centered on the Falcons.”
When pressed additional, Barmore advised a reporter “subsequent query.” He was then requested if there was something he may take away from the scenario.
“It’s all the time about rising. t’s all the time about taking part in the way in which you’re imagined to be taking part in, particularly how the coaches need us to play,” Barmore replied. “All of us obtained a job we’ve obtained to do.”
Barmore additionally stated he has no exhausting emotions towards Vrabel as a result of “that is my man.”
Christian Barmore has had a giant position underneath Mike Vrabel
The Patriots drafted Barmore within the second spherical out of Alabama in 2021. He missed most of final season due to a blood clot challenge however was absolutely cleared heading into 2025, which is Vrabel’s first season with the staff.
Barmore had simply 11 begins throughout his first three seasons in New England, however he has taken on a much bigger position underneath Vrabel. Though he doesn’t have a sack after recording 8.5 sacks two years in the past, Barmore has develop into a full-time starter. He’ll doubtless return to that position in Week 9 in opposition to Atlanta now that no matter disciplinary challenge he handled appears to be within the rearview.
