The New England Patriots have shocked football fans (including some of their own) with their winning record this season.

The Pats stand at No. 1 in the AFC East with a 6-2 record, thanks in part to top-notch talent on the field and on the sidelines.

Coach Mike Vrabel's tactics have proved successful so far, something that even past players have noticed.

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Edelman Applauds Vrabel’s Coaching Style

Former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman was quite vocal about his appreciation for the new head coach, saying "I wanna play for Coach Vrabs."

During a recent episode of his Dudes on Dudes podcast, which he co-hosts with former teammate Rob Gronkowski, Edelman shared his admiration for the new man at the helm.

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"He seems like such a good dude to play for," Edelman said about Vrabel. "We know him as a friend, and he's always had that leadership role."

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“Feels Kind of Belichick-ish”

"In the grand scheme of things, he's like a player-coach, but you can tell he also keeps jokers accountable and you can tell that guys know there's a direction there that they're going," Edelman said.

"It feels kind of Belichick-ish, but with a player-type coach," Edelman said. "You can tell that guys like playing for him."

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