Coach Mike Vrabel popped up on Bourne’s screen while he was chatting with fans. Initially, it seemed as if the newly-hired Patriots head coach was randomly calling in and joining in on the fun with one of his players. However, it quickly became apparent it wasn’t Vrabel on the line once the person started to talk.

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

The Patriots have interviewed a Chicago Bears coach for the offensive coordinator job, a source confirmed to MassLive

Two-time NFL head coach Doug Marrone, who most recently was at Boston College as a Senior Analyst for Football Strategy, is joining the Patriots' coaching staff. Marrone's specific position is TBA. His history/background w/ OL play is notable. (h/t @PatsPro_21, @JPasteris_NFL)

Two weeks after the New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel to be their 16th head coach in franchise history, their coaching staff appears to be close to full. On Monday, MassLive's Mark Daniels reported that Thomas Brown and Jason Houghtaling are joining Vrabel's staff for the 2025 season.

The Patriots have made a concerted effort to add experienced coaches to their staff after a lackluster 2024 season.

Brown will serve as the tight ends coach and pass game coordinator, while Marrone’s title is still to be announced.

Mike Vrabel continues to build his Patriots staff, and a pair of interesting names have emerged on Monday as that process continues.

The New England Patriots are hiring former Wisconsin football assistant Thomas Brown as their tight ends coach and pass game coordinator, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero.

The New England Patriots are hiring former Chicago Bears interim head coach and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown to be their tight ends coach and pass game coordinator, per NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero.

Mike Vrabel continues to build his Patriots staff, and a pair of interesting names have emerged on Monday as that process