The Patriots, who spent the 2024 season jockeying for position with the Jets for last place in the AFC East, instantly became a more formidable franchise the minute Mike Vrabel rejoined the team.

Ryan has been campaigning for the Jets’ head coaching job since the team fired after Week 5. Most recently, he told Rick DiPietro and Dave Rothenberg that he “absolutely” will get the job because he’s “the best guy” on their morning show on ESPN New York.

Mike Vrabel is off the board for the New York Jets, unsurprisingly. The New England Patriots wasted little time and hired their former player as their next head coach, according to ESPN's Adam Schefte