Vrabel, a Patriots Hall of Famer, has experience, can deal with media demands and expectations, plus has the bona fide Patriot pedigree.

The New England Patriots are primed to potentially hire back-to-back former linebackers with the team as their head coach. After letting go of Jerod Mayo following a 4-13 campaign

Mike Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots as a player, has interviewed for the team's head coaching job.