An NFL insider revealed why the Las Vegas Raiders didn't even interview Mike Vrabel for their head coaching vacancy. Vrabel agreed to become the next head coach of the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis didn't choose to pursue Mike Vrabel for the team's head coaching vacancy due to a lack of success under another coach

Johnson has emerged as the runaway favorite to land the Las Vegas gig with NFL Network Ian Rapoport reporting earlier this week that, “there are a lot of people who, frankly, think he is getting it.”

“There is buzz in some coaching circles that Josh McDaniels could be a prime candidate to be Vrabel's offensive coordinator. That would be quite the nostalgia tandem, and though McDaniels is a two-time failed head coach, no one disputes his coordinator chops,” Jeremy Fowler reported.

Former New England Patriots coach Bill O'Brien delivered a glowing endorsement of Josh ... and McDaniels, the former Patriots offensive coordinator who last coached for the Las Vegas Raiders.

McDaniels had two stints with the Patriots and held a variety of roles including offensive coordinator. He didn’t have as much luck as a coach between the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders, but his time as OC was met with success that included six Super Bowl titles.

The NFL might not be fans of how the Las Vegas Raiders are going about their head coaching search, especially if they land Ben Johnson.

The Las Vegas Raiders coaching search officially ... in another go-round with "The Patriots Way" after the failure of Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler two years ago, according to league sources."

Mike Vrabel is rapidly shaping the New England Patriots’ coaching staff, leaning on trusted relationships to establish his culture and identity. Former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is reportedly the frontrunner to return to Foxborough,

Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. OC intrigue: In his first week as Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel began meeting with

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