Mike Vrabel’s winding path made him coach Patriots need now

Bill O’Brien knew early on Mike Vrabel would be a head coach
Now, with O’Brien revitalizing BC and Vrabel looking to do the same with the Patriots, the area’s most prominent football teams are led by men who bonded in Foxborough.
Former Patriots coach Bill O'Brien shares special message for Mike Vrabel after hiring
Just one week after firing Jerod Mayo, the New England Patriots hired another one of their former linebackers, this time signing on Mike Vrabel to be the 16th head coach in franchise history. While the news broke over the weekend,
Mike Vrabel’s winding path made him the coach the Patriots need now
A coaching journey he needed to take, and the former star linebacker uniquely suited to put a faltering franchise back on track.
Bill O'Brien weighs in on Pats hiring of Mike Vrabel
Bill O'Brien, who coached Vrabel as a player and later hired him says it was a "great decision" to bring him in as the Patriots next head coach.
Who people around NFL reportedly think Mike Vrabel’s ‘ideal’ defensive coordinator is for Patriots
The Patriots haven't announced if DeMarcus Covington is staying, but it appears they're moving on at DC. Read more on Boston.com.
Patriots hire Josh McDaniels as Mike Vrabel's new offensive coordinator
Josh McDaniels is the offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots once again. McDaniels has been hired by New England after interviewing with new head coach Mike Vrabel for the role on Tuesday.
New Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will have his pick of offensive and defensive coordinators
Our look at some of the likely candidates to become the Patriots' next offensive and defensive coordinators includes familiar faces.
Three-time Super Bowl winning coach has unique perspective on Mike Vrabel
Romeo Crennel coached Mike Vrabel in New England, and worked with him on Bill O'Brien's staff in Houston. He shares some interesting insights on the Patriots head coach.
Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski sends Josh McDaniels message to Mike Vrabel
Now that the Patriots have found their head coach in Mike Vrabel, Rob Gronkowski thinks his first hire should be a familiar face.
Patriots' Mike Vrabel Makes Second Big Hire, Poaching Former Lions Coach as DC
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has made his second big hire, snagging another former Detroit Lions coach for his defensive coordinator.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel tabs longtime Belichick assistant Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has filled out his staff, hiring longtime Bill Belichick assistant Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator
Bill O'Brien hilariously pranks Patriots' Mike Vrabel on WEEI
Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien has some fun with new Patriots HC Mike Vrabel during WEEI's 'The Greg Hill Show' ...
New Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel Shouts Out Boston College’s Bill O’Brien in Introductory Press Conference
During his introductory press conference on Monday, the Akron, Ohio, native gave a shout out to Boston College football head ...
Drake Maye vs. Mike Vrabel Controversy: Former Patriots Super Bowl OC Speaks Out
After a brief and failed attempt to ignite a new era of New England Patriots dominance after the firing of legendary, ...