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Vrabel, 49, was hired by the Patriots shortly after the end of the season. He takes over for Jerod Mayo, who led New England for one year. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, who’s in his third season as the top guy, spoke about what it was like having Vrabel around after inviting him to practice.

The Celtics had two head coaches present at Saturday morning’s practice. One, of course, was Joe Mazzulla. The other: Mazzulla’s new Patriots counterpart, Mike Vrabel.