A coaching journey he needed to take, and the former star linebacker uniquely suited to put a faltering franchise back on track.

Speaking on the "Pat McAfee Show," Bill Belichick offered up a ringing endorsement for Mike Vrabel as Patriots head coach.

While Bill Belichick's first replacement didn't work out ... "I've stayed in pretty close contact with Mike Vrabel and I have a ton of respect for him.. He's a great football coach and I'm sure he'll do a great job in New England" ~ Coach Belichick# ...

Head coach Mike Vrabel isn't interested in comparisons between himself and New England Patriots legend Bill Belichick. "I'm not Bill (Belichick)," Vrabel

Legendary New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has spoken out for the first time about Mike Vrabel's appointment as the team's new head coach-and he couldn't be more supportiv

"I love Mike. I love everything that he stands for as a football coach." Mike Vrabel was endorsed by Bill Belichick during this UNC coach's "Pat McAfee Show" appearance.

Now, with O’Brien revitalizing BC and Vrabel looking to do the same with the Patriots, the area’s most prominent football teams are led by men who bonded in Foxborough.

FOXBORO — Bill Belichick has already said more positive things about Mike Vrabel in his one day as the Patriots’ head coach than he did about Jerod Mayo in a full year. Vrabel was officially introduced as the Patriots head coach on Monday at Gillette Stadium. He was hired Sunday morning.

The New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo following a miserable 4-13 campaign. While Mayo's dismissal wasn't surprising in and of itself, the timing

The New England Patriots and new head coach Mike Vrabel are expected to hire Josh McDaniels for the team's vacant offensive coordinator position, according

Some of the legendary coaches' philosophies — including game plans, practice plans and training — have rubbed off on Vrabel.