Robert Kraft stayed true to his word by moving quickly to reach a deal with Mike Vrabel, a former New England linebacker, as the Patriots' new coach.

The New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel to serve as the team's head coach on Sunday. According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, however, the team had interest in

Mike Vrabel has agreed to a deal to become the next head coach of the New England Patriots, according to multiple reports, returning the team he helped win three Super Bowls in eight seasons as a player.