The Chicago Bears will bring in one of the most coveted head coaching candidates in the league, interviewing former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel.

Mike Vrabel ticks all the boxes ... He made the playoffs three times, including a trip to the AFC Championship game in 2019. His overall record was 54-45, his playoff record was two wins and three losses, and he was NFL Coach of the Year in 2021.

Mike Vrabel is a professional ... he had 4 winning seasons, including one AFC Championship appearance (via Pro Football Reference). Vrabel's coaching resume also includes his stint in college ...

Tannehill suffered multiple injuries that season and was ultimately benched for rookie Malik Willis, who struggled badly. Vrabel’s defense was still strong against the run, but were a league worst against the pass and it all led to a 7-10 finish in 2022. The Titans missed the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.

More to the point, Vrabel never coached under Belichick. He hasn’t worked in Foxboro in 15 years. In that time, he developed his own network and identity, moving from Ohio State to the Texans, Titans and Browns. Vrabel collected invaluable experience that would have served Mayo, also his own man, had Mayo ever flown the New England nest.

Former New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel has been hired as the team's new head coach, the team said Sunday morning. In a post on X, the New England Patriots said Vrabel is returning as their 16th head coach in franchise history.

Mike Vrabel is now the 16 th head coach in New England Patriots ... The 49-year-old also directed the Titans to the AFC Championship Game in 2020, but he was fired after the 2023 season. “I want to galvanize our football team and galvanize this building ...

The Bears have requested permission to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Interim Bears coach Thomas Brown also is in the mix, and general manager Ryan Poles said he is open to the idea of trading draft picks for the right candidate.

The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel to be the team's next head coach, according to multiple reports.

Mike Vrabel is returning to Foxborough to lead ... leading them to three playoff appearances and an AFC Championship Game in 2019. He was 54-45 with the team before departing the organization ...

Since winning a ho-hum Super Bowl in Atlanta (13-3 over the Rams), the Patriots have endured a six-season freefall fueled by ego, greed, hubris, and legacy.