Mike Vrabel praises Andy Borregales after rough preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:56 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
After a challenging preseason debut, Andy Borregales showed improvement in practice. In the first game, the Patriots kicker missed three of five attempts, including a crucial 49-yarder. Following the game, coach Mike Vrabel pointed to issues with snapping as a contributing factor. In subsequent practices against the Eagles, Borregales successfully converted four out of five attempts, including kicks of 53 and 57 yards at the end of a two-minute drill.
- •Borregales missed three of five field goals in the preseason opener.
- •Vrabel acknowledged challenges with the snapper affecting Borregales' kicks.
- •The kicker redeemed himself in practice, going four-for-five.
- •Longest practice kick was 52 yards; converted 53 and 57 yards in drills.
- 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel highlights K Andy Borregales after rough preseason game
"Patriots kicker Andy Borregales has bounced back nicely after a rough preseason opener.
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