Why Mike Vrabel is the best option as Patriots' next head coach
Mike Vrabel isn’t just the front-runner to succeed Jerod Mayo as Patriots head coach. He’s also the best man for the job. Phil Perry explains why.
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Curran: Mike Vrabel ‘one million percent' holds all the cards
Tom Curran, Phil Perry, Albert Breer and Trenni Casey discuss why Mike Vrabel is the most sought after candidate this offseason and whether Tom Brady could impact Vrabel’s decision
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Perry: ‘No guarantee' Wolf will be leading personnel dept. in 2025
Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran each share what they’re hearing about the future of Eliot Wolf and the Patriots’ current personnel department as the team begins the search for their next head coach.
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Ted Johnson: Mike Vrabel the ‘smartest player' I ever played with
Ted Johnson shares what he would tell Patriots ownership about his former teammate, Mike Vrabel, and explains the one area that would give him pause if he was ownership and was considering hiring the former Titans head coach to lead the franchise.
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What does the future hold for Eliot Wolf in New England?
Phil Perry shares what he’s hearing about what Eliot Wolf’s role in the Patriots front office will be following the firing of Jerod Mayo.
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NFL sources bracing for Patriots to make hard push for Mike Vrabel
Is Mike Vrabel the Patriots’ top choice to succeed Jerod Mayo as head coach? Phil Perry has the latest as New England’s search begins.
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Source: Beyond Mayo firing, Patriots haven't made other changes… yet
Will Eliot Wolf keep his job after the Patriots fired Jerod Mayo? Phil Perry shares his intel about a murky front office situation.
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Did Vrabel make calculated move with Jets to get Patriots' attention?
Was Mike Vrabel’s meeting with the Jets a signal to the Patriots? Phil Perry and Ted Johnson weigh in on Postgame Live
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Patriots-Bills preview: What to watch for with No. 1 draft pick at stake
How should the Patriots approach their Week 18 game vs. Bills with the No. 1 pick on the line? Check out Phil Perry’s preview.
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Kendrick Bourne pitches potential Patriots targets on Jerod Mayo
Jerod Mayo has taken his lumps this season, but Kendrick Bourne wants players considering the Patriots to know the truth about his head coach, writes Phil Perry.
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Patriots could use Week 18 to showcase Joe Milton: ‘I'll be ready'
Could Joe Milton see his first NFL action Sunday? The rookie QB spoke with Phil Perry about how he’s approaching the Patriots’ season finale.
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Which Patriots receivers will be back in 2025?
Phil Perry reveals which receivers he thinks will be back on the Patriots roster next season, and which receivers he thinks will be gone
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Johnson: Patriots caught playing ‘checkers' on McConkey's 1st TD
Ted Johnson joins Phil Perry on “The Breakdown” to explain what happened on Ladd McConkey’s first touchdown reception against the Patriots in Week 17.
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Patriots-Chargers Stock Watch: Stock down across the board for Pats
Tom Curran and Phil Perry share their picks for ‘stock up’ and ‘stock down’ after the Patriots’ 40-7 blowout loss to the Chargers in Week 17.
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What we learned: Pats players send mixed messages after Chargers debacle
Patriots coaches and players weren’t on the same page, and it showed in an ugly loss to the Chargers. Phil Perry shares his observations from Foxboro.
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Keion White: ‘If changes aren't made, then what are we doing?'
Keion White gets candid about the Patriots’ future after their 40-7 loss to the Chargers
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Patriots-Chargers preview: Ja'Lynn Polk trending in wrong direction?
Phil Perry shares the latest on Ja’Lynn Polk’s progression (or lack thereof) and sets the table for Patriots-Chargers in his Week 17 preview.
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How concerned should C's be after another Porzingis injury?
After suffering an ankle injury on Christmas Day, Kristaps Porzingis is questionable ahead of the C’s matchup with the Pacers. Andrew Callahan and Phil Perry share their concerns on Arbella Early Edition