Vrabel, a Patriots Hall of Famer, has experience, can deal with media demands and expectations, plus has the bona fide Patriot pedigree.
From a lack of talent on the roster to his inexperience and struggles with discipline, Mayo had little chance to succeed in New England.
Despite the uncertainty New England Patriots fans felt during the 2024 season, there’s one thing they're sure about: who should replace Jerod Mayo.
Mike Masala previously served as the Managing Editor of USA TODAY's Dolphins Wire as well as a contributing writer at Patriots Wire. A lifelong New England resident, he is the self-proclaimed captain and lone member of the Laurence Maroney Fan Club. Follow on Twitter/X: @Mike_Masala
The New England Patriots made the shocking decision to fire first-year head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday after a 4-13 season. The move felt a bit hasty since New England turned to a rookie quarterback Drake Maye well into the season and didn’t have a ton of talent on the roster.
Bill Belichick succession plan blew up in one year. Now bringing back another franchise icon is the only move that makes sense.
Former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski was "surprised" by the team's decision to fire Jerod Mayo, but thinks they're angling to hire Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels.
Dumping Jerod Mayo not long after game's end suggests Robert Kraft might already have someone in mind as the next Patriots head coach. Hello, Mike Vrabel.
In 2025, the Patriots are annual NFL losers. This makes their offseason far more important than the regular season.
Mayo is not the first coach-in-waiting turned one-and-done, and signs point to Robert Kraft wanting a power coach once again.
The New England Patriots fired former Vols LB Jerod Mayo as the team's head coach after 1 season. Can Mike Vrabel be the next Patriots coach?