Mike Vrabel – the former Patriots star who helped the team win three Super Bowls – interviewed for the team's head coach position. The post 6 things to know about Patriots coaching candidate Mike Vrabel appeared first on Boston.

Mike Vrabel may be the frontrunner for the Patriots head coaching job, but Ben Johnson cannot be overlooked either.

When the Patriots kicked off firing season by axing Jerod Mayo the assumption was that room was being made for Mike Vrabel. The former franchise legend’s name was already circulating in coaching rumors,

Vrabel is the third candidate to meet with the team, following former NFL coordinators Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton on Tuesday. He is considered the front-runner for the Patriots’ job, which multiple league sources expect him to land. He has previously interviewed with the Jets and Bears.

The Las Vegas Raiders are officially searching for a new head coach after firing Antonio Pierce just a couple of days after the conclusion of the 2024 regular season. One popular candidate that fans want is former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. However, an NFL analyst suggests that the Raiders and Vrabel would not be a good fit.

Should that happen, Vrabel would undoubtedly be at the top of Ohio State’s list of potential candidates. Vrabel played his college ball with the Buckeyes, and started his coaching career there as a linebackers coach before making the jump back to the NFL.

New England is getting bashed for their handling of the NFL's Rooney Rule as they appear to lock in on their top head coach target

Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) talks with offensive coordinator Liam Coen against the Washington Commanders during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images