If Mike Vrabel's first priority as New England Patriots head coach is finding an offensive coordinator, choosing a defensive coordinator might be a close second.
After all, the Patriots were a bottom-10 defensive team in several metrics last season and allowed 30 or more points in six games under first-year defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington. While Covington's future is unclear, it wouldn't be surprising if Vrabel brought in a new DC with more experience to help turn things around on defense.
So, who might Vrabel consider as his new defensive coordinator? The MMQB's Albert Breer and Patriots Insider Phil Perry listed a few potential candidates Tuesday on Arbella Early Edition.