A coaching journey he needed to take, and the former star linebacker uniquely suited to put a faltering franchise back on track.

Vrabel said on sports radio WEEI that he has a "long list" and confirmed it includes former Las Vegas Raiders head coach and Patriots coordinator Josh McDaniels, who still lives in the region and last worked with the Patriots in 2021 when he worked wonders with then-rookie Mac Jones.

Whoever Vrabel hires to be the Patriots offensive playcaller needs to be able to help Maye reach his potential. The two rumored candidates are former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Cleveland Pass game specialist/tight ends coach Tommy Rees.

A new regime has arrived in New England. The Patriots are hiring Mike Vrabel to become their newest head coach, sources confirm to the Herald. Vrabel, a Patriots Hall of Famer and ex-Titans head coach, was considered the team’s top candidate as soon as they fired Jerod Mayo an hour after the team’s Week 18 win over the Bills.

Mike Vrabel decided to focus on stability for the Patriots' special teams unit, retaining their coach from the previous season.

Not only has a group of assistants already left the organization, the team also has begun the process of filling the first openings. Among those expected to be brought in are two of new head coach Mike Vrabel’s former assistants with the Tennessee Titans,