The New York Jets might have found their man, and it's none other than Mike Vrabel. If you're the Jets, and you've seen your franchise spiral into chaos, you'd want a guy like Vrabel at the helm.
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Tough, no-nonsense, and with a proven track record—exactly what New York's football circus needs. But the big question remains: Does Vrabel even want this gig?
Well, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini, the answer is... maybe. On his "Flight Deck" podcast, Cimini mentioned that Vrabel is open to taking the Jets' job if the front office situation passes his smell test. Smart guy. You don't want to walk into a dysfunctional locker room only to have a GM that's in over his head.
The fact that Vrabel doesn't care about Bill Belichick's opinions on the Jets or Woody Johnson? That's just the icing on the cake. Vrabel's his own man. No need to relive the bad blood between Belichick and the Jets.
Let's not forget Vrabel's credentials. The guy went 54-45 in six seasons with the Titans, made the playoffs three times, and earned Coach of the Year honors in 2021. Sure, last season wasn't great at 6-11, but look at Tennessee now—3-9 under Brian Callahan. Yikes. Firing Vrabel looks worse by the day.
He's currently a consultant with the Browns, but the Jets offer something intriguing: a clean slate, a huge market, and a chance to resurrect a struggling franchise. Still, Vrabel would be wise to make sure the Jets' GM hire aligns with his vision. It's New York, after all. Big market, big expectations, and even bigger headaches if you don't get it right. But hey, if anyone can handle it, it's Mike Vrabel. Stay tuned, folks.
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