Mike Vrabel Next Team Odds: Vrabel Given 54.5% Chance to Coach for Patriots Next
The Tennessee Titans shocked the NFL world by firing Mike Vrabel on Tuesday afternoon. Could Vrabel return to New England where he starred as a player and replace the aging Bill Belichick? Let's take a look at the latest betting odds.
Peter Alexis - January 10, 2024, 11:20 AM EST
5 minMike Vrabel Next Team Odds: Vrabel Given 54.5% Chance to Coach for Patriots Next
The Tennessee Titans finished at the back of the pack in the AFC South, but seemed to slowly figure some things out towards the end of the season by inserting Will Levis into the lineup.
Despite the struggles and quarterback change, they showed some fight down the stretch, managing to spoil the Jaguars' playoff hopes in Week 18. Mike Vrabel and the Titans defeated Jacksonville as a 4-point underdog in the final game, knocking them from first place to out of the playoffs.
In what seemed like a good jumping off point for next year, the win was not as well-received by the ownership group. They decided that the recent issues were too much, and Vrabel was subsequently sacked as head coach.
After the initial firing, a report came out that stated the Titans were considering trading their coach to a different team, but felt it was too complicated and would take too long, and they wanted to move on quickly.
As a result, Mike Vrabel is now a leading free agent in the coaching market, and several teams are looking to pounce. Will he be reunited with Robert Kraft and the Patriots after his highly-successful playing career, or will he help revamp the Washington Commanders franchise? Let's take a look at the latest odds to see who Mike Vrabel will coach for next.
Mike Vrabel Next Team Odds
Team | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
New England Patriots | -120 | 54.5% |
Washington Commanders | +250 | 28.6% |
Atlanta Falcons | +450 | 18.2% |
Carolina Panthers | +550 | 15.4% |
Las Vegas Raiders | +1400 | 6.7% |
Chicago Bears | +2000 | 4.8% |
Los Angeles Chargers | +2500 | 3.8% |
The New England Patriots are currently leading the pack to land Vrabel, sitting with -120 odds. It is rare to see such short odds for a next team situation unless there is significant momentum towards that outcome.
The move to the Patriots would make sense, and almost fits perfectly. The Patriots have been rumored to be considering a move with Bill Belichick for months now, as they just concluded the most disastrous season in his storied career. Things have been trending the wrong way in New England since Tom Brady left, and they hit rock bottom in 2023 with countless embarrassing losses.
It was a shock to the fanbase and the league as a whole, as they've become so accustomed to Belichick's coaching dominance, no matter who was on the field. Many roster blunders hurt the team, and an anemic offense provided no support to a seemingly solid defensive unit.
The Patriots haven't decided to move on from Belichick yet, but they also haven't confirmed he is staying. With this latest unexpected Vrabel development, they may take some more time to consider their options before coming out with a statement on Belichick one way or another. They aren't going to fire him or part ways without a highly-qualified replacement, and Vrabel has just landed on their doorstep as a possible candidate.
Oddsmakers are giving Vrabel a nearly 55% chance to land with the Patriots, a shockingly high number for such a sudden news story that requires several dominoes to fall. All eyes will be on Foxborough this week as they attempt to sort out the Bill Belichick saga, but if they decide to part ways, it will be full steam ahead on this reunion with their three-time Super Bowl winning linebacker.
If Vrabel doesn't end up with the Patriots, it is still strongly expected that he is scooped up by another franchise within weeks. Being a defensive guy, there's only a few on this list that truly make sense. And for a highly-sought after coach, he will have his pick of the litter in this courting process.
The Washington Commanders would be the best overall fit for Vrabel, as they try to bounce back and reset the franchise. The Commanders fired Ron Rivera on Monday after a dismal campaign where they ended with the worst defense in the NFL. The Commanders are also under new ownership via the Josh Harris group, and are looking to clean house and start fresh. Vrabel would be a great guy to reshape the franchise and do things the right way as they consider changing their name and stadium in the process.
If he doesn't land with the Commanders, the Raiders could be an outside candidate at +1400 odds. They have an exciting defense that Vrabel would enjoy working with, and finished the season with some momentum for next year after firing Josh McDaniels. There are others listed ahead of them, but the Falcons (+450) are probably looking for a more offensive coach, and the Panthers (+550) have a plethora of issues that make them an undesirable landing spot. A controversial owner and a struggling first overall pick at quarterback is not likely to be the situation that Mike Vrabel wants to walk into at this stage of his career.
While any developments in these odds will hinge on the Patriots deciding the future of Bill Belichick, it will certainly be the most exciting coaching search of the offseason. It may have been out of the blue, but one lucky team will get the services of a proven mastermind, and it will now affect every other team's journey moving forward.
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