This year's Super Bowl showcases the best sort of workplace revenge

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, left, and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, are headed to the Super Bowl this Sunday.

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• Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and Seahawks QB Sam Darnold were both previously let go by other NFL teams.
• Their careers have since blossomed, as both are now with franchises competing in Sunday's big game.
• Career coaches say getting fired can be a powerful motivator to level up. Just don't gloat afterward.