Mike Vrabel is off the board for the New York Jets, unsurprisingly. The New England Patriots wasted little time and hired their former player as their next head coach, according to ESPN's Adam Schefte

A coaching journey he needed to take, and the former star linebacker uniquely suited to put a faltering franchise back on track.

Successful experienced coaches like Brian Flores remain available as they prepare for playoff games in the coming days. Young offensive-minded individuals like Joe Brady and Josh McCown remain available to talk to. Even Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn remains available and is a projected favorite for the job as well.

The Detroit Lions might be soon losing an assistant coach to the New England Patriots. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is filling out his staff.

Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan offered his reaction to the New England Patriots' decision to hire Mike Vrabel to replace Jerod Mayo.

The New England Patriots have reportedly hired Mike Vrabel to be the team's next head coach, per ESPN's Adam Schefter, though they weren't the

Mike Vrabel is the new head coach of the New England ... The real kicker: Vrabel may have used the New York Jets in the process, as ESPN's Rich Cimini has connected the dots.

Jets defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton and cornerbacks coach Tony Oden are also both under consideration for roles on Glenn’s staff, according to sources.

Ryan has been campaigning for the Jets’ head coaching job since the team fired after Week 5. Most recently, he told Rick DiPietro and Dave Rothenberg that he “absolutely” will get the job because he’s “the best guy” on their morning show on ESPN New York.

Former Jets coach Rex Ryan hilariously used the news of Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel to lobby for the Jets head coaching job on Sunday.

Mike Vrabel and Aaron Glenn being hired by their old teams for head coaching jobs show the rivalry in the AFC East is only going to get better.