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 obtainable 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 received three Tremendous Bowls with the staff. Current reviews have indicated that he could be open to teaching his former staff regardless of their current 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 possible 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 top 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 recognized Vrabel was going to be obtainable, 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 severe doubts about whether or not Kraft would fireplace the 38-year-old after only one season. Although, Mayo has not precisely executed himself any favors in current weeks.
Vrabel went 54-45 in six seasons as head coach of the Tennessee Titans from 2018-2023. He led the staff to the playoffs thrice.
