Patriots interested in Mike Tomlin if Mike Vrabel resigns, per report

TL;DR

The New England Patriots may consider hiring Mike Tomlin as head coach if Mike Vrabel resigns amid ongoing drama. Tomlin, a former Steelers coach, will be an NFL analyst this season and could attract offers after his TV stint.

Key points

New England Patriots may pursue Mike Tomlin if Mike Vrabel resigns
Tomlin will be an NFL analyst for NBC this season
Vrabel's job security is questioned due to personal drama

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 25: Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans welcomes head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers prior to an NFL preseason game at Nissan Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) | Getty Images Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will be NBC’s newest NFL analyst this season, appearing on the network’s Sunday night pregame show *Football Night In America.* This comes after he was the longest tenured head coach in American sports, spending 19 seasons at the helm of the Steelers. It’s widely anticipated that Tomlin will entertain head coaching offers after a year of doing TV, and there may be a team already eyeing him nearly a year in advance. In light of the scandal involving New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL insider Dianna Russini, Vrabel wasn’t present for Day Three of the NFL Draft. And while it isn’t expected that the Patriots would fire Vrabel, nor is he expected to step down, New England does reportedly have eyes on a replacement should it become necessary. In a recent report by Ben Nagle and Russ Weakland of the *Daily Mail**,* New England would pursue Tomlin should the situation become dire enough. “The krafts are extremely loyal and have no intention of firing Mike, nor do they want to see him quit over al this drama,” Nagle and Weakland write. “But if these upcoming few months go haywire, and if they are put in a situation of no return, either with the team not doing well or the drama of Mike’s family issues taking over and forcing a decision on Mike’s coaching future, the one person that they would seek to replace him would be Mike Tomlin.” Vrabel led the Patriots to the Super Bowl in his first season in New England, with the Patriots going 14-3 and winning the AFC East in 2025 before losing in the final game of the season to the . ***Let us know what you think in the comments***. ***Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!***

Q&A

Why are the Patriots considering Mike Tomlin as a head coach?

The Patriots may look to replace Mike Vrabel if his situation worsens due to personal drama or poor team performance.

What is Mike Tomlin's current role in the NFL?

Mike Tomlin is set to be an NFL analyst for NBC, appearing on the Sunday night pregame show 'Football Night In America' this season.

What led to speculation about Mike Vrabel's job security with the Patriots?

Speculation arose from a scandal involving Vrabel and his absence during the NFL Draft, prompting concerns about his future as head coach.