Should Patriots hire Mike Vrabel, Ben Johnson, or somebody else?

Ex-Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel joins MassLive's Karen Guregian to discuss Mike Vrabel — who was part of the regime that released Cassel from the Tennessee Titans and his ex-teammate — how Josh McDaniels eased Cassel into the starting role when Tom Brady tore his ACL in 2008, his initial impressions of Drake Maye and revealed what he admired most during the QB's rookie season, why he believes McDaniels will be great for Maye, some names Patriots fans should be looking at ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck joins MassLive's Karen Guregian to discuss Josh McDaniels' return and what that means for Drake Maye in Year 2, the Chiefs' chances at a 3-peat and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Less than 10 days after being hired Mike Vrabel already has all three of his coordinators in place. Josh McDaniels will run the offense, while Terrell Williams handles the defense and Jeremy Springer stays on with special teams. Mark Daniels and Chris Mason explain why they're both quite optimistic about the hirings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Super Bowl champion Christian Fauria joins MassLive's Karen Guregian to discuss what the Patriots can expect from New England's new coach and Fauria's former teammate, Mike Vrabel, how he'll help Drake Maye, why he's the right guy for the job and shares a story from when the two were teammates on the Patriots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's official: Mike Vrabel is the new head coach of the New England Patriots. Mark Daniels and Chris Mason dive into whether this was the right choice for Robert Kraft, what it means for the current front office, and who could be joining Vrabel on his Patriots coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The search for the next Patriots head coach is in full swing. New England has already hosted Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton, Mike Vrabel is in town Thursday, and the Patriots are hoping to interview Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn later this week. So who is the best choice for New England's next head coach? Mark Daniels and Chris Mason dive in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jerod Mayo era has already come to an end in New England. Robert Kraft fired Mayo following a win over the Bills that cost the Patriots the No. 1 overall pick. Mark Daniels and Chris Mason break down the franchise-altering move and where the Patriots go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the No. 1 overall pick hanging in the balance, there's plenty at stake in Foxborough this weekend. Mark Daniels and Chris Mason dive into whether the Patriots should tank against the Bills to guarantee themselves the top pick in next spring's draft and the guys weigh in on some big picture questions facing the franchise as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boston Herald Patriots beat reporter Andrew Callahan joins MassLive's Karen Guregian to discuss New England's Week 17 loss, whether the Patriots should bench Drake Maye after moving into the top spot for the 2025 NFL Draft, what's next for Jerod Mayo and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots were flat-out embarrassed by the Chargers in a 40-7 loss on Saturday afternoon. Do the Krafts need to scrap everything and go back to the drawing board this offseason? Mark Daniels and Chris Mason break down what needs to change to get New England back to respectability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices