Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mike Vrabel has agreed to become the head coach of the New England Patriots, according to multiple reports. Vrabel and the Patriots had been in negotiations for a few days after his interview in Boston, and now he will be their next head coach after the team fired Jerod Mayo after just one day.
Across the NFL, teams eliminated from Super Bowl contention are turning their focus toward a long offseason of coaching changes and contract negotiations.
Mike Vrabel was introduced as the Patriots new head coach on Monday, and the former New England linebacker told reporters he intends to "galvanize" the franchise and "remove entitlement."
Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mike Vrabel has emerged as quite a popular name at the beginning of the NFL hiring cycle, which has kicked into full gear since the regular season concluded.
Mike Vrabel was introduced as head coach of the New England Patriots on Monday, sharing his vision and path ahead for the organization.
The New England Patriots just fired Jerod Mayo at the conclusion of the regular season, and now, they are apparently zeroing in on their next candidate. NFL Net
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"I want to galvanize our football team. I want to galvanize this building. I want to galvanize our fans," he said.
The Patriots did not disclose terms, but sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Vrabel and New England agreed to a multiyear contract. The team confirmed the hiring Sunday morning, announcing Vrabel as the 16th head coach in franchise history.
An NFL insider has hinted that New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel may have used the New York Jets in the process.
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