Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel and the NFL's Top Head Coaching Candidates in 2025 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
James Holden Behind Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel may be the most accomplished candidate on the 2025 job market in terms of his track record as a head coach.
In six seasons with the Tennessee Titans, he went 54-45 with three playoff appearances, including one postseason run to the AFC Championship Game.
However, his Titans squad trended in the wrong direction after he lost offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to the Atlanta Falcons following the 2020 term.
Vrabel will bring a palpable level of toughness to his next team, though his choice for offensive coordinator may be the ultimate key to his success in a new chapter.
That being said, the 45-year-old led the Titans to four winning campaigns in six years, which makes him an appealing candidate for a club that may prefer a more experienced head coach.
Possible Landing Spots
Chicago Bears: Recently, the Bears have hired first-time head coaches in Matt Nagy and Matt Eberflus only to finish .500 or worse since the former's 12-4 season in 2018.
General manager Ryan Poles could hire a familiar face in Eric Bieniemy, though he may want a lead skipper who's had some level of success at a previous stop.
Vrabel can maintain the Bears' physical identity and establish a winning culture in the Windy City.
Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles have bigger problems with their defense than their offense and could hire Vrabel as a solution to issues on the defensive side of the ball. Remember, he's a former linebackers coach and defensive coordinator.
Vrabel may be able to re-energize Philadelphia's once-ferocious pass rush. With quarterback Jalen Hurts, wideouts A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith and tight end Dallas Goedert under contract beyond the 2024 season, his offensive coordinator would have the playmakers to field a top-scoring offense.
Maurice Moton covers the NFL for Bleacher Report. You can follow him on Twitter @MoeMoton.