The New England Patriots are nearing a decision in their head coaching search, with Mike Vrabel emerging as the frontrunner. The team has interviewed several candidates, including Ben Johnson, Byron Leftwich, Pep Hamilton, and Vrabel himself. Vrabel, a former Patriots linebacker and current Tennessee Titans head coach, is highly favored to take the helm in New England.
The New England Patriots have interviewed four candidates for their vacant head coach ing job, with the latest being a virtual meeting with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Friday.Lions OC Ben Johnson interviewed well with the Patriots but plans to meet with other teams. Meanwhile, the Patriots are pushing for a quick resolution to their HC search, per source. Many around the league expect a decision this weekend.
Vrabel served as the Tennessee Titans head coach from 2018-23 and compiled a 56-48 record over that span. He led the team to three straight playoff berths, an AFC Championship Game appearance in 2019, and was named the NFL Coach of the Year in '21. Vrabel met with the Patriots in Boston this past Thursday. We'll wait and see if he did enough to be named his former team's next head coach as soon as this weekend.Mike Kadlick is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI in November 2024, he covered the New England Patriots for WEEI sports radio in Boston and continues to do so for CLNS Media. He has a master's in public relations from Boston University.
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