Do the Dolphins have coaching issues and hte right coach to lead them and with Mike Vrabel now in the AFC East, McDaniel's job just got more difficult.

The New England Patriots are interviewing a top Miami Dolphins assistant for the defensive coordinator role. Outside linebacker coach Ryan Crow, who worked for newly hired Patriots coach Mike Vrabel when he was the head coach with the Tennessee Titans, is viewed as a candidate to lead Vrabel’s defense according to ESPN.

The New England Patriots are set to start a new era under Mike Vrabel. The former linebacker returned to Foxborough one year after his tenure with the Tennessee Titans ended.

The Miami Dolphins already have had two changes on their coaching staff since the end of their 2024 season, and there potentially could be more on the way. In a

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has made his second big hire, snagging another former Detroit Lions coach for his defensive coordinator.

OC intrigue: In his first week as Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel began meeting with members of the ... such as Philadelphia Eagles inside linebackers coach Bobby King, Miami Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow and Titans passing-game coordinator ...

While the Patriots requested permission, the Dolphins can only block assistants from interviewing for lateral positions. As a defensive coordinator appointment would be a promotion for Crow, Miami has no choice but to grant the request.

The New Orleans Saints announce they have completed a second interview with Miami Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver for their head coach opening.

Terrell Williams, Detroit Lions run game coordinator and defensive line coach, speaks with players on the sideline during the first half on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 34-31. (Jake May | MLive.com) Mike Vrabel has his sights set on his next Patriots defensive coordinator.

The Detroit Lions lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears this week, and are bracing to lose defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to a head coaching gig as well.

The New England Patriots are still searching for a defensive coordinator. Mike Vrabel has been doing his due diligence on both sides of the football when it com