Dianna Russini went viral this week because of a comment she made about former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel.
On the latest episode of “The Athletic Football Show,” Russini revealed what an NFL general manager told her at the Senior Bowl. Apparently, Vrabel’s physical build can be intimidating for some people.
“I don’t think that there was a fit for him. I don’t think he sat in front of any owner who thought that his style was going to work for what they were looking for,” Russini said. “Do you know I had a GM at the Senior Bowl who mentioned to me Vrabel’s physical build? That he’s a very large human being and can be very intimidating to people in an organization that are going to be part of these decisions. And that is a factor.”
On Tuesday morning, Russini clarified that Vrabel’s stature was not the main reason why he failed to land a new job this hiring cycle.
“I absolutely laughed at the notion, but the GM followed up by saying, ‘I’m just telling you, I’ve been in rooms. And somebody’s physical presence can make a difference.’ However, this is not the reason despite it being a very entertaining theory,” Russini wrote on X.
l absolutely laughed at the notion, but the GM followed up by saying, “I’m just telling you, I’ve been in rooms. And somebody’s physical presence can make a difference”
However, this is not the reason despite it being a very entertaining theory. https://t.co/CJUgMOfmg5
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) February 6, 2024
Vrabel should be an intriguing candidate next offseason. He’s a former Coach of the Year who has won 54.5 percent of his games.
For now though, Vrabel will have to watch the NFL from the outside looking in.