After a failed 4-13 season under Jerod Mayo, the New England Patriots are giving it another go with a different former player.
The Patriots officially hired Mike Vrabel as the 16th coach in franchise history Sunday, ending a brief search that began when the team fired Mayo just one hour following its season-ending win over the Buffalo Bills last Sunday.
What does Vrabel’s hire mean for the Patriots going forward, and who might he bring in on his staff? Follow our live blog below for up-to-the-minute analysis and reaction to Vrabel’s return to New England.
