A coaching journey he needed to take, and the former star linebacker uniquely suited to put a faltering franchise back on track.

The New England Patriots roster has gone from Super Bowl winner to dumpster divers in six years. The Pats won their last Super Bowl after the 2018 season. Everyone knows who was at the helm of the offense and the squad then,

Vrabel said on sports radio WEEI that he has a "long list" and confirmed it includes former Las Vegas Raiders head coach and Patriots coordinator Josh McDaniels, who still lives in the region and last worked with the Patriots in 2021 when he worked wonders with then-rookie Mac Jones.