Mike Vrabel has been named the AP NFL Coach of the Year after an outstanding first season as head coach of the New England Patriots, capping off a year that now has New England heading to the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Vrabel’s leadership sparked a major turnaround, establishing a tough, disciplined identity and guiding the Patriots through a deep playoff run. The award, announced during Super Bowl week at NFL Honors, recognizes the coach who made the biggest impact across the league this season.
Now, Vrabel and the Patriots have a chance to finish the job on the sport’s biggest stage.
