Former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski was "surprised" by the team's decision to fire Jerod Mayo, but thinks they're angling to hire Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels.

The New England Patriots ended up defeating the Buffalo Bills in Week 18 NFL action, which cost them the No. 1 overall pick. Unfortunately, they dropped all the

The New England Patriots are "expected to pursue" Mike Vrabel as the team's next head coach after firing Jerod Mayo on Sunday, according to Chad Graff and

Mike Vrabel reportedly used insterest from AFC East rivals the New York Jets to pressure the New England Patriots to pursue him as head coach.

Vrabel may be the top candidate, but here are some of the other options the Patriots are likely to consider after parting with Mayo.

The New England Patriots made the shocking decision to fire first-year head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday after a 4-13 season. The move felt a bit hasty since New England turned to a rookie quarterback Drake Maye well into the season and didn’t have a ton of talent on the roster.

The New England Patriots hired Jerod Mayo to serve as Bill Belichick's successor. He lasted just one season in that role.

The New England Patriots fired former Vols LB Jerod Mayo as the team's head coach after 1 season. Can Mike Vrabel be the next Patriots coach?

The New England Patriots have reportedly asked for permission to speak with Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson about their head coaching vacancy.

The list is forming for Bears interviews but one name in particular stirred attention at Halas Hall as players cleaned out their lockers. This would be former T

Stephen A. Smith insinuated that the New England Patriots committed a racist firing by getting rid of Jared Mayo after one year.