Kelly and Vrabel also have history. They both served as members of Bill O’Brien’s staff with the Houston Texans. Kelly rose up the ranks to offensive coordinator there and survived O’Brien’s firing but not David Culley’s a year later. Vrabel hired him in Tennessee, where he served as passing game coordinator in 2022 and OC in 2023.

Our look at some of the likely candidates to become the Patriots' next offensive and defensive coordinators includes familiar faces.

The New England Patriots wasted no time.  On Sunday, it was reported that they have hired Mike Vrabel to be the next head coach of the Patriots.  It was always the expected choice, but now the next question is who will join him on staff.