Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss the likely names to be in consideration for the job — and why one name is a clear favorite about the rest. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
Video Transcript
[MUSIC PLAYING]JASON FITZ: After 24 seasons and six Super Bowls, Bill Belichick out as the New England Patriots head coach. So the question becomes, Frank Schwab, who should replace him? And there isn’t an easy answer ever. Who ever has to come into this isn’t just replacing a coach. He’s replacing a legend, and with a fan base with expectations of championships.
FRANK SCHWAB: And that’s why I think this has to be Mike Vrabel. I think Robert Kraft has to get this done, because I think he’s a top 10 NFL head coach. I know they had two losing seasons in Tennessee. But that’s more roster-related than Vrabel-related. I think Vrabel got everything out of that roster he could.
I would hate to throw a first-time guy to the sharks like that. Like Jerod Mayo. Look, from all accounts, Jerod Mayo is going to be a really, really good head coach someday. That, as his first job, would be so difficult. I think you need to hire somebody who can handle the pressure of succeeding Bill Belichick, who already has some goodwill with the fans, which Mike Vrabel obviously does from his playing time there.
I think Robert Kraft has to get Mike Vrabel hired. I think that’s the only realistic good option for the Patriots right now.
JASON FITZ: Somebody that’s come up repeatedly on inside coverage is Dan Quinn, the defensive coordinator of the Cowboys. And somebody that comes in very secure. The only thing about Vrabes and Quinn is that they’re both defensive-minded head coaches that are particularly, this is the way I do things.
That’s very reminiscent of Bill. So part of me also thinks, man, like I don’t know. If you spent your whole life dating blondes, maybe at some point, you want to go out…
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Publish date : 2024-01-11 23:07:28
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