Mike Vrabel used Bad Bunny to defeat and prepare the Patriots for Super Bowl LX vs. Seahawks

It might sound like a prank, but it’s actually a brilliant piece of psychological warfare. On Friday, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel made headlines for one of the most unique practice drills in Super Bowl history.

And if you really think about it, it’s actually pretty smart.

The Benito Break: Mike Vrabel Paused Practice for a 14-Minute Bad Bunny Concert

Exactly one hour into the Patriots’ final full practice at Stanford Stadium, Vrabel blew his whistle and did something players didn't expect: he ordered the entire team off the field.

For the next 14 minutes, the players were made to sit in the locker room while Bad Bunny’s discography blared at max volume over the stadium’s PA system. This wasn't a dance break, it was a calculated simulation of the "Super Bowl Lag."Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls as a player under Bill Belichick, knows that the biggest enemy in the Big Game isn't just the opponent, it's the timing.In a regular game, halftime is about 12 minutes. Players barely have time to catch their breath before they are back on the field.Between the massive stage setup, the performance by a global superstar like Bad Bunny, and the breakdown of the equipment, halftime can stretch to nearly 30 minutes.

Vrabel wanted his team to feel the physical and mental "cool down" that happens during a long concert break. By blasting the music, he forced them to maintain focus and keep their "game face" on while the stadium turned into a party outside.This tactic is a direct page out of the Bill Belichick playbook. Belichick famously used to stop practice for up to 30 minutes during Super Bowl week, even delivering a full halftime speech mid-practice to ensure his players didn't lose their edge.Vrabel is clearly betting that if his team can handle 14 minutes of reggaeton and a locker room "freeze," they’ll be ready for whatever happens when the Seahawks try to mount a second-half comeback.The music choice was no accident. With Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show today, Vrabel made sure the "distraction" was as realistic as possible.