The New England Patriots are reportedly not planning on hiring a search firm to conduct their head coaching interview process. Robert Kraft and Jonathan Kraft will be conducting the process themselves with others helping, per NFL insider Albert Breer on Monday.
There are multiple candidates for the Patriots’ head coaching vacancy, following the team’s decision to fire Jerod Mayo after Sunday’s win over the Buffalo Bills. Mike Vrabel appears to be the primary target for the team’s second head coaching search since firing Bill Belichick.
“As I’ve heard it, the Patriots aren’t planning on hiring a search firm to conduct their process,” Breer posted on X. “It’ll be Robert and Jonathan Kraft running point, with potential for a few others to be involved. They’re diving right in this week.”
Even with Vrabel as the leading candidate, many have hoped the Patriots would conduct a legitimate coaching search to improve their odds of landing the right candidate. But is it wise of them to pass on hiring a search firm?
Time will tell if this is a wise decision for a Patriots team looking to get back on the winning track.
