Mike Vrabel Defends Patriots Kicker Despite Week 2 Struggles

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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel still is confident in rookie kicker Andres Borregales, despite his struggles in Week 2. The Patriots selected Borregales in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he beat out Parker Romo for the kicking job. However, in New England’s 33-27 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, he missed back-to-back extra points. Despite the early struggles, Borregales did rebound, hitting a 53-yard field goal to secure a Patriots 33-27 win. The rookie kicker finished the game strong, but he knows he needs to make those extra points going forward.