A year ago, the Commanders had a top-5 pick, a new, culture-building head coach and the most cap space in the league. Now, they’re winning playoff games. Could that be the Patriots next

Coach Mike Vrabel popped up on Bourne’s screen while he was chatting with fans. Initially, it seemed as if the newly-hired Patriots head coach was randomly calling in and joining in on the fun with one of his players. However, it quickly became apparent it wasn’t Vrabel on the line once the person started to talk.

Players and opponents would do well not to go at new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Former Pats QB Brian Hoyer knows that well.

As a former player, coach Mike Vrabel always had connections to the New England Patriots organization, and that was probably enough to get him a coaching job with the team earlier. However, he felt a need to leave New England and build his own path to an eventual

Reiss also said a pair of defensive coaches — director of skill development Joe Kim and defensive assistant Keith Jones Jr. — won’t be returning. Jones took a job at Appalachian State last week and the university announced the move, so that’s been public knowledge.

Some of the legendary coaches' philosophies — including game plans, practice plans and training — have rubbed off on Vrabel.

Our look at some of the likely candidates to become the Patriots' next offensive and defensive coordinators includes familiar faces.

As much as Ben Johnson or any other hotshot might have supplied some sizzle, that’s not what this Patriots team needs.

While Jabrill Peppers was a starter at the beginning of the season, his off-field issues led to Jaylinn Hawkins and Marte Mapu getting more snaps than he did. If Peppers is good to go in 2025, he'll likely reclaim that spot.

Josh McDaniels is reportedly considered "the favorite" for the Patriots' offensive coordinator job. Read more on Boston.com.