FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Johnson vs. Vrabel: The candidacies of the Patriots' top two options for head coach -- Detroit Lions ...

FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots have completed an interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson about becoming the team's next head coach, the organization announced Friday.

The Patriots also confirmed on Thursday that they have interviewed reported frontrunner Mike Vrabel in Boston. Johnson is reportedly expected to meet with New England virtually on Friday.

The New England Patriots will ... Pro Football Network has the Patriots zeroing in on one in particular and is projecting them to select Oregon Ducks star Tez Johnson in the third round.

On Thursday, the Patriots held an in-person interview with Mike Vrabel, who many believe is the frontrunner for the coaching job in New England. However, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is ...

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has completed a virtual interview with the New England Patriots. The Patriots, after firing Jerod Mayo on Sunday, met with Johnson on Friday for ...