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Vrabel’s Conservative Calls Put Patriots in a Hole Right Out of the Gate

New England’s new coach played it safe against the Raiders — and paid the price in a season-opening loss. FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — Mike Vrabel’s first game as Patriots head coach was supposed to mark a new era.

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