Not like his predecessor Jerod Mayo, one other former Patriot, Vrabel’s resume ought to get him a couple of yr to rebuild the staff within the absence of former head coach and future Corridor of Famer Invoice Belichick. Mayo’s rent got here as a shock to many of the NFL in 2024 however nobody will probably be shocked to see Vrabel enhance on the staff’s 4-13 document.
Buffalo Payments | Playoff video games in opposition to the Chiefs | Not tremendous
Buffalo is 36-20-1 in opposition to Kansas Metropolis all-time and beat the Chiefs 30-21 in Week 11, however its playoff document in opposition to the reigning Tremendous Bowl champions lately is something however good.
In 2020, quarterback Josh Allen put up 375 complete yards and a pair of touchdowns, solely to lose to Kansas Metropolis within the AFC Championship Sport. A yr later, he accounted for 397 yards with 4 landing passes whereas dropping to the Chiefs 42-36 in additional time of the divisional spherical of the playoffs.
Cincinnati had the consideration of eliminating Buffalo from the playoffs in 2022 however Kansas Metropolis was again at it in 2023, beating Buffalo 27-24, as soon as once more within the divisional spherical. So whereas this yr’s 32-29 loss to the Chiefs within the convention championship recreation absolutely stings Payments followers, they in all probability ought to have seen it coming.
New York Jets | Aaron Glenn | Tremendous
Just like the Patriots, the Jets’ new head coach is the most effective factor the staff has going proper now. Glenn spent the primary eight seasons of his profession taking part in cornerback for the Jets earlier than transferring on to the Texans in 2002.
He’s been an assistant coach since 2014 and spent the final 4 seasons as defensive coordinator for the Lions. Detroit entered Week 18 with 13 defensive gamers on injured reserve, together with six defensive starters like Professional Bowl defensive finish Aidan Hutchinson.
Nonetheless, Glenn’s protection allowed simply 20.1 factors per recreation within the common season, the seventh-fewest within the league. Simply think about what he can do with a Jets protection that gave up simply 313.7 yards per recreation, the third-best quantity within the league final yr.
Miami Dolphins | Tyreek Hill’s mindset | Not tremendous
After signing a restructured deal in July that assured him $65M over the following three years, the Dolphins huge receiver stated, “I need to keep right here in Miami as a result of clearly that is the place household is now. All people loves it right here. Household loves it, spouse loves it, youngsters adore it. So clearly I adore it.”
Following the staff’s 8-9 season, Hill stated he’d do what’s finest for his household, telling reporters, “I’m out. It was nice taking part in right here.” Extra lately, he popped off while livestreaming a video game, saying Miami wanted to “put some strain on [expletive], repair this [expletive] and add some [expletive] canine on this [expletive].”
Robust phrases however possibly ill-timed contemplating Hill’s 56.4 yards per recreation common in 2024. Anticipate his title to return up in commerce rumors all through the offseason.
