"When Robert Kraft fired Jerod Mayo after just one season as the Patriots' head coach, most knew the longtime owner had his eye on Mike Vrabel to be the real successor to Bill Belichick. His experience as a head coach, plus his ease with players, made him the perfect candidate to turn a New England team from the bottom of the NFL back to the top. And in just one season, he's already accomplished that."
"There was some initial hesitation to get excited about what Vrabel could do with a team that went 4-13 in back-to-back seasons, as his latter years with the Titans weren't so successful. While those were valid concerns, he's proven that there's no reason to worry anymore, as the Patriots are coming off an AFC Championship win to face the Seahawks in two weeks."
Robert Kraft hired Mike Vrabel to succeed Bill Belichick because of Vrabel's head-coaching experience and strong rapport with players. Vrabel produced a rapid turnaround after consecutive 4-13 seasons, guiding the Patriots to an AFC Championship in his first year. Early skepticism stemmed from uneven results in his final Titans seasons, but recent performance has eased those concerns. Vrabel prioritizes situational football, including end-of-half and end-of-game scenarios, rules awareness, and timeout management. JJ Watt credited Vrabel's situational acumen as a decisive advantage. The Patriots will face the Seahawks in two weeks.
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