Back in 2022, Vrabel explained he started calling Gibbens ‘Dr. Gibby’ because of how smart he is and how quickly he picked up the Titans defensive scheme. Now in New England, Gibbens said Vrabel is back to using the nickname.

Mike Vrabel opted to call out Milton Williams during a conditioning run this spring, earning praise from the Patriots lineman in the process.

He wants me to go fast and empty the tank every rep,” Williams said. “I like that. ... Calling me out is going to help the other guys."