"It didn't take long for analysts and fans to realize that starting defensive tackle Christian Barmore was not on the field in the first quarter, with no explanation to end the confusion. He was eventually put into the game and played the rest of the way, but it was something reporters were quick to ask Mike Vrabel about after the win, and he didn't clear up much with his response."
"Despite the lack of details, it's clear that Vrabel felt it was necessary to keep Barmore on the sideline for an extended time for something he did behind the scenes. What that is, we might never know, but it will be something to pay attention to moving forward. That's even more true based on how Barmore responded after the game was over. There might be trouble in paradise with Christian Barmore after Sunday's benching"
Patriots offensive line entered Week 8 expecting to face one of the NFL's best pass-rushes, and mostly held up despite Myles Garrett's five sacks. A larger concern emerged when starting defensive tackle Christian Barmore did not play in the first quarter with no public explanation. Barmore eventually entered and played the remainder of the game, but coach Mike Vrabel described the absence as discipline without detailing the cause. Barmore declined to speak with media after the game and left the stadium. The unexplained benching and his departure have raised questions about team discipline and locker-room cohesion moving forward.
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