Onlookers have high hopes for Mike Vrabel’s return to the New England Patriots.
Vrabel assumes the mantle as New England’s head coach following consecutive 4-13 campaigns. With the 2021 Coach of the Year leading the charge, the Patriots are generating significant buzz entering the season.
NFL.com added more fuel to the hype machine when releasing its 2025 award predictions. Five of 30 participating analysts chose Vrabel to win Coach of the Year. The 50-year-old received the second-most votes behind new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson (eight).
Voters are often captivated by a first-year coach’s success.