Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots

Mike Vrabel's latest Patriots hires represent exactly what New England needs
The New England Patriots replaced one former linebacker with another as their head coach. After just one year under player-turned-coach Jerod Mayo, New England opted to hire former Patriots legend Mike Vrabel as their head coach.
Mike Vrabel’s Patriots coaching staff: What we know so far about McDaniels, Marrone, Brown
Vrabel has a mix of experience and youth on his Patriots coaching staff, including Doug Marrone, Thomas Brown and Ashton Grant on offense.
Patriots' Mike Vrabel adds ex-Bills, Jaguars head coach to staff
On Monday, Vrabel made a number of key hires to add some experience and pedigree to his coaching staff. Former Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone is joining Vrabel's staff, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Marrone most recently served as the offensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints in 2023.
Patriots hiring pair of former Bears coaches for roles on Mike Vrabel's staff
Two weeks after the New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel to be their 16th head coach in franchise history, their coaching staff appears to be close to full. On Monday, MassLive's Mark Daniels reported that Thomas Brown and Jason Houghtaling are joining Vrabel's staff for the 2025 season.
Mike Vrabel's detailed reason for bringing Josh McDaniels back to Patriots
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is clearly a fan of the way Josh McDaniels sees the game. It's for that reason that he hired him to return for a third stint as offensive coordinator for the Patriots.
Josh McDaniels is bringing ‘new trends’ to Patriots to maximize Drake Maye
Josh McDaniels has had plenty of success calling plays for the New England Patriots over the years. But he’s never done it with a quarterback quite like Drake Maye. Talking to Patriots.com, head coach Mike Vrabel says he’s long been a fan of McDaniels as a play-caller.
Mike Vrabel lets go of Patriots’ Super Bowl-winning coach
The New England Patriots had a disappointing 2024 season. New England finished the regular season 4-13, which earned them the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. It also cost head coach Jerod Mayo his job,
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Bears liked tough guy Mike Vrabel, but his heart was elsewhere. Figures.
Mike Vrabel best fit the attribute “leader of ... so specific that it left observers with the sense that former coach Matt Eberflus couldn’t lead men and, further, would have a difficult ...
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Why Bears Interview with Mike Vrabel Can't Be Taken Seriously
Mike Vrabel talked to the Bears on Wednesday ... The players had a real problem with Matt Eberflus' leadership ability. They may or may not label it this way. They talk about accountability ...
Former Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus going to Dallas, Thomas Brown to New England
Eberflus is set to become the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys under newly-promoted Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer. Eberflus was linebacker coach for the Cowboys from 2011 to 2017.
Former Bears Coach Matt Eberflus Poised to Land Job With Storied NFC Rival
The Dallas Cowboys are expected to hire former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus as their new defensive coordinator.
Cowboys expected to hire ex-Bears coach Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator
The Dallas Cowboys are expected to hire former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus as their new defensive coordinator, a league ...
Mike Vrabel makes two more additions to Patriots’ coaching staff — Thomas Brown and Doug Marrone
Brown will serve as the tight ends coach and pass game coordinator, while Marrone’s title is still to be announced.
Former Bears interim coach Thomas Brown joining Patriots coach Mike Vrabel's staff
Brown began last season as the Bears' passing-game coordinator before moving up to offensive coordinator and interim head ...
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Former Titans coach Mike Vrabel interviews with Chicago Bears for open head coach job
Former Tennessee Titans coach Mike ... week. Vrabel is the first announced interview for the Bears' opening, with a reported interview list that is expected to include Iowa State coach Matt ...
New England Patriots bring in former Georgia RB
The New England Patriots are hiring former Chicago Bears interim head coach and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown to be ...