Mike Vrabel Named Coach of the Year
The prestigious Coach of the Year award was recently presented at the NFL Honors, highlighting exceptional coaching talent in the league. This year, Mike Vrabel, head coach of the New England Patriots, received the award for the second time in his career. His achievement was marked by 19 of the 50 first-place votes, culminating in a total of 302 points.
2025 Coach of the Year: Mike Vrabel
Vrabel edged out notable competitors, including:
- Liam Coen of the Jacksonville Jaguars: 239 points, 16 first-place votes
- Mike Macdonald of the Seattle Seahawks: 191 points, 8 first-place votes
- Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears: 145 points, 1 first-place vote
- Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers: 140 points, 6 first-place votes
Under Vrabel’s guidance, the Patriots experienced a remarkable turnaround, finishing the regular season with a 13-4 record and clinching the AFC East title. This success followed a dismal 4-13 record in the previous season under former head coach Jerod Mayo.
Historic Achievements
This victory adds Vrabel to an elite group of coaches who have received the Coach of the Year award multiple times with different franchises. Other notable coaches in this category include:
- Chuck Knox (Rams, Bills, Seahawks)
- Bill Parcells (Giants, Patriots)
- Bruce Arians (Colts, Cardinals)
- Dan Reeves (Giants, Falcons)
- Don Shula (Colts, Dolphins)
- George Allen (Rams, Washington)
Vrabel previously won the Coach of the Year award in 2021 while coaching the Tennessee Titans. Bill Belichick, another significant figure in Patriots history, received the award in 2010.
About the Award
The Coach of the Year accolade is awarded based solely on a coach’s performance during the regular season. Voting occurs after Week 18’s conclusion, ensuring that the accolade reflects the full scope of a team’s season. Vrabel’s win further cements his reputation as a top leader in the NFL.
