The New England Patriots dominated the Carolina Panthers on a gorgeous day in Foxborough on Sunday. While they did fall behind 6-0 to start the game, they rebounded with a bang and ended up winning with a final score of 42-13 — a convincing way for the Patriots to improve to 2-2 on the year and for head coach Mike Vrabel to earn his first W at Gillette Stadium.

Here are some lessons learned from the blowout.

The Vrabel Way is taking shape

Mike Vrabel has been under fire from some people in the media recently, but I like what he’s been doing, and I think what he values, and what he wants his guys to do, is starting to come through. What does Vrabel value? Mental toughness and committing to the team.

That was evident in Week 2, when he gave a game ball to Andy Borregales after he hit a b

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