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In a candid moment on the Scoop City podcast, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has publicly revealed that he once declined an opportunity to join Bill Belichick‘s staff in New England.
Though the illustrious legacy of the “Patriot Way” loomed large, Vrabel said the timing simply wasn’t right for him.
Vrabel shared that Belichick had extended an offer for him to become an assistant coach with the Patriots. But he opted instead to go to Houston, working under Bill O’Brien – a decision he believes better prepared him for his own head coaching journey with Tennessee and now New England.
“I didn’t think that that was the right thing to be there at that time,” Vrabel explained. “I learned a lot” from O’Brien, adding that the experience positioned him for future opportunities.
Despite his deep connection to the Patriots – as a three-time Super Bowl champion and former linebacker under Belichick – Vrabel has made it clear that he doesn’t see himself as an offshoot of the Belichick coaching tree.
He stressed that, although he respects what he learned as a player, he now leads with his own identity, not simply as a protégé of his former coach.
A Patriots reset on Vrabel’s terms
Vrabel’s admission underscores a defining moment in his career – choosing to forge his own path rather than follow the well-trodden route in Foxborough.
That path eventually came full circle when, in January, he returned as head coach of the Patriots, infused with experiences gained elsewhere and a vision all his own.
This independent approach has helped him stake out a new chapter for the franchise – one rooted in connection, competition, and a fresh culture beyond Belichick‘s shadow.
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