Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye lead Pats vs Bengals, which lost in 2024 to Jerod Mayo, Brissett

The Patriots stunned the Bengals when the two teams met in Week 1 of 2024. This time, New England has a new head coach and starting QB.
NBC Washington

Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as next head coach, completing brief search

The New England Patriots have moved quickly to find their next head coach, and the outcome wasn't a surprise at all. Mike Vrabel is returning to Foxboro to be the 16th head coach in franchise history. He will replace Jerod Mayo, who was fired shortly after ...

Patriots' Season Was A Success Regardless Of Outcome

No matter how the New England Patriots end the 2025 season, it's a successful year in every aspect.

With Vrabel at the helm, Patriots are ready, again, for prime time

This team is so close,” Pats cornerback Christian Gonzalez said. Vrabel "preaches: 'Go play with that joy and that fun you had as a little kid.' "

Mike Vrabel or Kyle Shanahan? Debating the crowded NFL Coach of the Year field

Any of these seven candidates could be considered worthy of the award, but the Patriots' and 49ers' coaches have the strongest case.
Sports Illustrated

Beyond Belichick: Leading Candidates to Be Next Patriots Coach

Out: An NFL legend with 331 wins, six Super Bowls and three Coach of the Year awards! In: A former player who has never been a head coach in the NFL and was only hired as an assistant in 2019? On a titanic, momentous day, the New England Patriots will both ...

Mark Daniels: Mike Vrabel’s youth movement paying dividends as Patriots rookies shine

After years of draft struggles, New England's 2025 class features four starters and key contributors throughout the roster.
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