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.

The New England Patriots got their man. New England are negotiating a deal with Mike Vrabel, who will become the 16th head coach in franchise history, per the Boston Globe.

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