Robert Kraft ‘Home Run’ Pick To Replace Head Coach Bill Belichick

New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft did the unthinkable to get Bill Belichick over two decades ago and he wouldn’t replace him for anything in the world. Well, the Patriots struggled to make the Super Bowl in the last few seasons and many believe that Kraft will fire Belichick. Is coach B in the hot seat again?

Jerod Mayo has been mentioned as an efficient replacement for Belichick. However, Ben Volin from The Boston Globe bets on Tennessee Titans head coach and Patriots Hall of Famer Mike Vrabel. It’s the loudest rumor these days and let’s just it made us think a little bit further than this. Belichick holds two positions in New England. He is the head coach and also de facto general manager of the team.

Kraft has to overcome many obstacles to replace Belichick

Volin cited two sources close to the Patriots organization. His sources believe that Vrabel would be the best option for Kraft and the team.

“Two sources close to the Patriots have independently said the same thing: They believe Vrabel, currently the Titans’ coach, is the Krafts’ “home run” choice to succeed Belichick. Vrabel was the 2021 NFL Coach of the Year, went to the playoffs in three of his first five seasons in Tennessee, and took the Titans to the 2020 AFC Championship game, which included a playoff win in Foxborough against Tom Brady.

“Vrabel has the cachet of being a former player, and has proven he can win big games. The report of Belichick’s contract conveniently came out the same day the Krafts feted Vrabel at Gillette Stadium, inviting the Titans coach to sit with them in the owners’ box for the Patriots-Bills game. Vrabel got a new contract with the Titans in February 2022, but the Patriots perhaps have an opportunity to pry him loose and bring him “home” to Foxborough.”

Getting Volin won’t be that easy. The Patriots trusted Belichick for a reason. He was their leader for over two decades. The team will have to trade a first-rounder to get Vrabel.

Belichick signed a lucrative deal with the Patriots this summer. We don’t have any details about this deal, but it will definitely play a big role in any trade scenario.