Bears liked tough guy Mike Vrabel, but his heart was elsewhere. Figures.
Mike Vrabel best fit the attribute “leader of men’’ that the Bears are seeking in a head coach. That job description was so pointed, so specific that it left observers with the sense that former coach Matt Eberflus couldn’t lead men and, further, would have a difficult time leading animals, vegetables or minerals.
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Mike Vrabel hires familiar defensive coordinator for Patriots
Mike Vrabel has added a familiar face to his coaching staff with the New England Patriots, and the Detroit Lions are losing yet another assistant because of it.
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Mike Vrabel’s winding path made him the coach the Patriots need now
A coaching journey he needed to take, and the former star linebacker uniquely suited to put a faltering franchise back on track.
Patriots coaching rumors roundup: Who will Mike Vrabel add to his staff?
Mike Vrabel and the Patriots are starting the process of building their coaching staff. Here are all of the latest updates.
Lions lose another member of coaching staff, this time to Mike Vrabel's Patriots
The Detroit Lions lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears this week, and are bracing to lose defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to a head coaching gig as well.
Mike Vrabel interviews Chicago Bears coach for OC job
The Patriots have interviewed a Chicago Bears coach for the offensive coordinator job, a source confirmed to MassLive
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Chicago Bears coaching search tracker: Mike Vrabel interviews first, followed by Drew Petzing, Anthony Weaver
The Bears interviewed former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel ... and coaches who would accompany him to Chicago. Bears players who played under Vrabel in Tennessee said he is a no-nonsense ...
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Bears Throw Wrench Into Search for Head Coach, Announce Sleeper Candidate
The Chicago Bears ... New England’s hiring of Vrabel also takes one of the four potential job opportunities for Johnson off the table, as he interviewed with the Bears, Patriots, Las Vegas ...
Fan pulls hilarious Mike Vrabel call-in prank on Patriots veteran WR
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.
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Chicago Bears coaching search tracker: Ben Johnson is hired 53 days after Matt Eberflus was fired
Column: Chicago Bears’ coaching search enters Week 2 ... though the New England Patriots already found their new coach in Mike Vrabel. Before the Cowboys, McCarthy led the Green Bay Packers ...
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Patriots offensive coordinator candidate could still join Mike Vrabel's staff in lesser role
On Wednesday, the New England Patriots officially announced Josh McDaniels as their new offensive coordinator, succeeding Alex Van Pelt, who is gone after just one season.
5 questions for the Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson, including staff decisions and Caleb Williams’ Year 2
What drew Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears? And who does he plan to hire on his coaching staff? Looking at some questions for the prospective new Bears coach.