Despite the uncertainty New England Patriots fans felt during the 2024 season, there’s one thing they're sure about: who should replace Jerod Mayo.
Mike Vrabel has developed into a sizeable betting favorite to become the next Patriots head coach after Jerod Mayo's firing
Former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski was "surprised" by the team's decision to fire Jerod Mayo, but thinks they're angling to hire Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels.
The Jets’ Mike Vrabel dreams may be in serious peril thanks to one of their fiercest rivals. The Patriots’ decision to fire Jerod Mayo shortly after their season-ending win over the Bills on Sunday has thrown a serious wrench into the idea that the Jets could be a player for Vrabel’s services.
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Vrabel may be the top candidate, but here are some of the other options the Patriots are likely to consider after parting with Mayo.
Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski once shared a locker room with Jerod Mayo. He recently told Ryan Morik of Fox News Digital he thought that Patriots owner Robert Kraft firing Mayo after just a single season was "kind of an ugly situation" because "it wasn't enough time to evaluate" Mayo as a head coach.
Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski suggested New England is interested in Mike Vrabel after firing Jerod Mayo.
The New England Patriots made the shocking decision to fire first-year head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday after a 4-13 season. The move felt a bit hasty since New England turned to a rookie quarterback Drake Maye well into the season and didn’t have a ton of talent on the roster.