Dave Portnoy weighs in on rumors Dianna Russini named son after Mike Vrabel

Dave Portnoy shared his thought on a photo scandal involving Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini in a series of social media posts after newly surfaced photos appear to show the pair kissing in a New York City bar back in 2020.

New photos of the pair were published on Thursday, one day ​after the New England Patriots head coach announced that he will miss Day 3 of the NFL draft on Saturday to attend ‌counseling.

As soon as new photos surfaced online, a large number of people started attacking Russini's family including children.

Barstool Sports president also weighed on conspiracy theories regarding Russini's son in multiple X posts. 

"I can’t believe that I think there is a chance Russini fathered Vrabel’s child. That is how nuts this has gotten. You just can’t name your kid the same name as the guy you are having an affair with. We have entered bananland with this story and nothing is off the table," he said referring to online rumors.

Meanwhile, Dianna Russini deleted  her X account after new photos with Mike Vrabel surfaced online. 

The scandal began on April 7 when the Post published photos of Vrabel and Russini, then an NFL reporter for The Athletic, holding hands and hugging at a luxury resort in Sedona, Arizona.

The pictures published Thursday were supposedly taken at the Tribeca Tavern in the early hours of March 11, 2020 and appear to show the pair sitting close together at ​the bar and sharing a kiss. "They were kissing and they were all over each other. He had a ring on," an eyewitness told Page ​Six.

At the time of the photos on March 11, 2020 -- remembered as the day COVID-19 was officially declared a global ⁠pandemic by the World Health Organization -- Vrabel was coaching the Tennessee Titans and already married to his current wife, while Russini was engaged to her current ​husband.

Vrabel, 50, gave a statement to the Post for Thursday's story.

"As I said the other day, I promised my family, this organization and this team that I ​was going to give them the best version of me that I can possibly give them," he said. "In order to do so, I have committed to seeking counseling, starting this weekend. This is something that I have given a lot of thought to and is something I would advise a player to do if I was counseling them.

"I have always wanted ​to lead by example and I believe this is what I have to do to be the best husband, father and coach that I possibly can ​be," Vrabel continued. "This is not an easy thing for me to admit, but it is one that I know will make me a better person. I appreciate the support that ‌everyone has ⁠given me and promise a stronger resolve as a result."