The New England Patriots made a big adjustment this offseason by addressing a major coaching change and hiring Mike Vrabel to be the next head coach. New England finished the 2024 season 4-13 and in last place in the AFC East,

Vrabel said on sports radio WEEI that he has a "long list" and confirmed it includes former Las Vegas Raiders head coach and Patriots coordinator Josh McDaniels, who still lives in the region and last worked with the Patriots in 2021 when he worked wonders with then-rookie Mac Jones.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft sounds bullish about the tandem of coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels returning to New England. Kraft, who met with a small group of reporters Saturday for an otherwise off-the-record conversation,

Bill O'Brien has his hands full as head coach of the Boston College Eagles, but he's feeling extremely upbeat about the Patriots under new head coach Mike Vrabel.

After bringing back Josh McDaniels as the offensive coordinator, Mike Vrabel has made other coaching adds this past week.

The Patriots' roster is loaded with waiver-wire-level players, many of whom can be jettisoned without much consequence. Better for Mike Vrabel to do that and put his stamp on the team, rather than accept the current last-place roster.