Head coach Mike Vrabel isn't interested in comparisons between himself and New England Patriots legend Bill Belichick. "I'm not Bill (Belichick)," Vrabel
A coaching journey he needed to take, and the former star linebacker uniquely suited to put a faltering franchise back on track.
When asked how it felt to coach Belichick’s former team, Vrabel offered a nuanced response.
Mike Vrabel is officially the new head coach of the New England Patriots and will look to take the franchise back to the glory days that they experienced under
"I love Mike. I love everything that he stands for as a football coach." Mike Vrabel was endorsed by Bill Belichick during this UNC coach's "Pat McAfee Show" appearance.
Finally, the New England Patriots have Mike Vrabel as head coach after much speculation about his arrival, but it appears that Bill Belichick, albeit indirectly, was the one who delayed the former player's return to the franchise.
The New England Patriots officially hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach on Sunday, bringing back one of the team's Hall of Famers and Super Bowl champions to lead the franchise. As Vrabel takes over for the storied franchise that has dominated 21st-century football, his former Patriots coach, Bill Belichick, has since reacted to the hiring.
FOXBORO — Bill Belichick has already said more positive things about Mike Vrabel in his one day as the Patriots’ head coach than he did about Jerod Mayo in a full year. Vrabel was officially introduced as the Patriots head coach on Monday at Gillette Stadium. He was hired Sunday morning.
With strong opinions and strong convictions, Vrabel will and expect others to follow, or he’ll run them over like he did during his 14 seasons as an edgy, intelligent linebacker.
The New England Patriots are reportedly adding yet another familiar coaching face this offseason, as Josh McDaniels makes another return to Foxborough as offensive coordinator.
Mike Vrabel takes charge of the New England Patriots, bringing back a crucial part of Tom Brady’s six-time Super Bowl-winning offense.