Mike Vrabel has added an up-and-coming college coordinator to his new Patriots staff.

The Patriots wasted no time in hiring Mike Vrabel as their new head coach, and he’s already building the staff that he hopes will help him pull New England out of the dredges in 2025. According to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com, the Patriots are hiring former NFL head coach and offensive coordinator Doug Marrone.

The New England Patriots have hired former NFL head coach Doug Marrone to join their staff. This was reported by Pats Pro and Joseph Pasteris, before being confirmed by multiple media outlets. Marrone’s role with the organization is not known at this time.

Brown will serve as the tight ends coach and pass game coordinator, while Marrone’s title is still to be announced.

On Monday, Vrabel made a number of key hires to add some experience and pedigree to his coaching staff. Former Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone is joining Vrabel's staff, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Marrone most recently served as the offensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints in 2023.

Vrabel will reportedly be “the man” making the personnel decisions in New England, along with serving as the head coach. There’s hope that his arrival will be a much-needed wake-up call for a Patriots team coming off three straight losing seasons.

Mike Vrabel shared there were a pair of key elements that made him want to hire Josh McDaniels. Read more on Boston.com.

Mike Vrabel is adding another veteran coach to his offensive staff. According to a source, the Patriots are hiring former NFL head coach, offensive coordinator, and veteran offensive line coach Doug Marrone. The 60-year-old coach is best known for being a head coach with the Buffalo Bills (2013-2014) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2016-2020).

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger detailed the first conversation he had with coach Mike Vrabel in a recent interview with Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan.

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