New England Patriots followers are getting ready for Mike Vrabel’s homecoming. The previous Tennessee Titans head coach is rumored to be the highest man to take over the reins.
On this, Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski made his emotions clear on the matter. Gronk highlighted Vrabel’s positives that would lead Robert Kraft to rent him.
Rob Gronkowski Bats for Mike Vrabel To Take Over the Patriots’ Head Teaching Position
Vrabel and Gronkowski’s paths didn’t cross throughout their Patriots days as the previous linebacker departed from the Patriots after the 2008 season; Gronk was drafted in 2010. Nevertheless, that didn’t cease the previous tight finish from praising Vrabel.
Throughout his look on “The Kay Adams Present,” Gronkowski dug into the mindset of Kraft that led him to fireside Jerod Mayo and his affinity for Vrabel. “Mr. Kraft has to suppose that one thing else out there may be higher for the group or else he would have by no means fired coach Jerod Mayo,” mentioned Gronkowski.
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“He mentioned it was one of many hardest firings he ever needed to do, one of many hardest conditions as a result of everybody loves Jerod Mayo…”
“However clearly on the teaching level, you are attempting to win as a company,” Gronkowski later added. “You are attempting to get the most effective coach in there to try this and get the wins, get again to the playoffs as a staff.”
“So, Mr. Kraft should really feel like there’s a higher choice on the market. A man like Mike Vrabel, who’s a confirmed coach, who’s been with the Tennessee Titans and did an amazing job there.”
Vrabel led the Titans from 2018 to 2023. He took the franchise to the playoffs on three events and lifted the AFC South crown twice. Vrabel ended his stint with a 54-45 file and a win share of 54.5%.
Vrabel Is in Demand To Be Head Coach Throughout the NFL
Whereas the Patriots have a nostalgic hyperlink to Vrabel, they aren’t the one ones gunning for his providers. Per a number of studies, the 49-year-old has been interviewed by the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets.
The three-time Tremendous Bowl champion additionally has an interview lined up with the New Orleans Saints. However earlier than that, Vrabel has an interview with the Patriots entrance workplace on Thursday. Solely time will inform whether or not he’ll have the ability to land the job.
