Mike Vrabel is considered as one of many hottest candidates on the NFL head coach market, however the job he reportedly desires might not be out there this offseason.
Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda reported on Tuesday that folks near Vrabel say the 49-year-old desires to teach the New England Patriots.
Vrabel performed linebacker for the Patriots from 2001-2008 and gained three Tremendous Bowls with the crew. Latest stories have indicated that he could be open to teaching his former crew regardless of their latest struggles.
Vrabel is considered as one of many favorites to turn into the subsequent head coach of the New York Jets, however Pauline says there are few individuals across the NFL who consider that may occur. The extra doubtless situation is that Vrabel will attempt to use the Jets as leverage to land one other job.
Jerod Mayo is in solely his first season as the pinnacle coach in New England. The Patriots dedicated to him as their coach-in-waiting earlier than they parted methods with Invoice Belichick. Vrabel was then unexpectedly fired by the Tennessee Titans. Had Robert Kraft identified Vrabel was going to be out there, it’s unclear if Kraft would have felt otherwise in regards to the scenario.
Whereas the Patriots haven’t publicly dedicated to Mayo for 2025, there are critical doubts about whether or not Kraft would fireplace the 38-year-old after only one season. Although, Mayo has not precisely completed himself any favors in latest weeks.
Vrabel went 54-45 in six seasons as head coach of the Tennessee Titans from 2018-2023. He led the crew to the playoffs thrice.
