As it turns out, the Patriots are turning to another one of their former linebackers to lead the team, as the franchise announced on Sunday that they had hired Mike Vrabel to be their 16th head coach.

Mike Vrabel needed a moment to think ... the team (led by interim coach Jeff Ulbrich, who he’d have been replacing) was practicing on the field. But for a few hours, Vrabel won the room over ...

The 47-year-old Ulbrich is the ninth known candidate to talk to the Jets about their coaching job. New York has also interviewed Darren Rizzi, Steve Spagnuolo, Mike Locksley, Mike Vrabel ...

Jeff Ulbrich was formally interviewed by the Jets ... eight people besides Ulbrich for the vacancy: Ron Rivera, Mike Vrabel, Rex Ryan, Matt Nagy, Aaron Glenn, Mike Locksley, Steve Spagnuolo ...

They wouldn’t and they won’t, Ulbrich said Monday during his introductory news conference. He said both coaches are better ...

The New York Jets interviewed interim coach Jeff Ulbrich on Monday for their ... Steve Spagnuolo, Mike Locksley, Mike Vrabel, Ron Rivera, Rex Ryan, Matt Nagy and Aaron Glenn for the position.

The New York Jets interviewed interim coach Jeff ... Ulbrich is the ninth known candidate to talk to the Jets about their coaching job. New York has also interviewed Darren Rizzi, Steve Spagnuolo ...