The Patriots might be nearing the goal line in their head coach search.
Mike Vrabel’s agent has had contract talks with the Patriots, NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported Saturday. With contract talks underway, Vrabel is the “overwhelming favorite” to become the Patriots’ next head coach, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Additionally, Rapoport noted he hasn’t spoken to anybody who thinks the Patriots will hire anyone other than Vrabel.
The news of the Patriots having contract discussions with Vrabel’s agent came two days after the team officially met with the former Titans coach for the first time.