"The Patriots are one of the lucky teams this offseason not having to deal with a head coach search for the first time in three years, and boy, are they fortunate. The decision to bring in Mike Vrabel has already paid off, and although there are some reputable names now available for teams to hire, there's no reason for New England to regret their decision."
"That's the latest rumor surrounding Packers' head coach Matt LaFleur, after Green Bay blew a big lead and ultimately lost to the Bears on Wild Card Weekend. Because he doesn't have the best playoff record since joining the staff, NFL insiders have thrown out the possibility that higher-ups might move on, and his connection to the Dolphins means he could be coming to the AFC East."
"While discussing the most likely landing spots for LaFleur after Saturday's loss, NFL insider Jordan Schultz listed three teams that have connections to the coach that might pursue him if he becomes available. The Dolphins are one of them because of their new general manager, and that's not great news for the Patriots, who want to remain at the top of the division after the 2025 season."
New England avoided a head coach search this offseason after hiring Mike Vrabel, and the Vrabel hire has shown positive results. Nearby divisional competition could change if established coaches become available, including John Harbaugh. Matt LaFleur has drawn speculation following Green Bay's Wild Card loss after blowing a large lead. LaFleur's mixed playoff record has prompted speculation that the Packers might consider a change. Multiple teams have connections to LaFleur, notably the Dolphins because of new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, increasing the possibility of LaFleur moving to the AFC East and intensifying divisional competition for the Patriots.
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