Did the New England Patriots violate the Rooney Rule in hiring Mike Vrabel? Uncover the controversy shaking up their hiring ...

The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach. The team announced the hiring Sunday morning. It ...

The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel ... former Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton and Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson also interviewed for the job.

In addition to Vrabel, New England interviewed Pep Hamilton, Byron Leftwich, and Ben Johnson for their head coach opening. While Vrabel was the longstanding favorite to land the gig, it was ...

New England also spoke with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich and former Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, thereby satisfying the Rooney Rule that ...