Where does New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel rank among the best head coaches in the NFL?
According to Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker, Vrabel is the ninth-best head coach in the league entering the 2026 NFL season.
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”While Vrabel isn’t an innate play-caller, which does hinder his ceiling on this list, he’s a steady culture-builder across organizations,” Locker said. “Vrabel has had a knack for harnessing talent, allowing players like Drake Maye, Derrick Henry, A.J. Brown and Jaylinn Hawkins to flourish. Likewise, Vrabel has benefitted from savvy free-agent additions like Milton Williams, Morgan Moses and Carlton Davis.”
The profound impact that Vrabel had on the Patriots’ players last season was more than apparent every time the team took the field. Vrabel’s leadership was evident in the way he got the most out of his players in 2025.
He led the Patriots to a 14-3 record on the season and a trip to the Super Bowl in a losing effort, but the work he did with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr was reflected in the Patriots’ balanced play on both sides of the ball. He figures to show why he is a top 10 coach in the league next season with even more talent at his disposal on the team’s roster.
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