Brian reacts to the news that the Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach and discusses what Vrabel will bring to the organization, the head coaching search, why the Krafts went with Vrabel over Ben Johnson, and more (1:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on Vrabel, and comparing the Pats and Red Sox’s ownerships (31:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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