Mike Vrabel

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Mike Vrabel has been mentioned in 20 episodes across 4 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on Pardon My Take. Mike Vrabel is frequently referenced on The Herd with Colin Cowherd as a coach with a strong, authentic brand that players admire, particularly for his tough love approach. He is highlighted as a key figure in coaching discussions, with Cowherd emphasizing his leadership, Super Bowl experience, and ability to improve team performance. Vrabel is positioned as a benchmark for defensive coaching and culture-building, making him a desirable destination for players like Max Crosby.

Michael George Vrabel is an American professional football coach and former linebacker who is the head coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). Vrabel previously played in the NFL for 14 seasons, most notably with the Patriots. He also served as the head coach of the Tennessee Titans from 2018 to 2023.

Mike Vrabel at a glance
Mentioned in	20 episodes on 4 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heard	Dec 2025 on Pardon My Take
Role	NFL head coach; former NFL linebacker
Affiliation	New England Patriots (as stated in episode context; also discussed as former Tennessee Titans coach)

What do podcasts say about Mike Vrabel?

4 quotes, recorded on The Herd with Colin Cowherd.

Max Crosby wants to play for Mike Vrabel.
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 2026 · Hear it
Mike Vrabel's defense without a turnover.
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 2026 · Hear it
Mike Vrabel appropriately was named NFL coach of the year.
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 2026 · Hear it
I think there's a huge advantage Vrabel and Josh McDaniel...
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 2026 · Hear it

Who talks about Mike Vrabel on podcasts?

Mike Vrabel came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Herd with Colin Cowherd.

Maxx Crosby DONE WITH RAIDERS, wants to play for Vrabel & Patriots | Colin Cowherd REACTS: HERD NFL on The Herd with Colin Cowherd (Feb 2026)
Herd Hierarchy: Seahawks, Chiefs, Bills, Bears, Patriots, Rams, Broncos | Colin Cowherd NFL on The Herd with Colin Cowherd (Feb 2026)
Colin Cowherd’s OFFICIAL Seahawks-Patriots SUPER BOWL PREDICTION | THE HERD NFL on The Herd with Colin Cowherd (Feb 2026)
Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl TAKE YOUR PICK: Maye or Darnold, Diggs or JSN | Colin Cowherd: HERD NFL on The Herd with Colin Cowherd (Feb 2026)
What Colin Cowherd got RIGHT & WRONG: Seahawks, Patriots, Vikings, Eagles, Bills, Browns | HERD NFL on The Herd with Colin Cowherd (Feb 2026)
Mike Vrabel's going to talk about this like he's done it before.
NFL Conference Championship REACTION: Seahawks, Patriots, Broncos, Rams | Colin Cowherd: THE HERD on The Herd with Colin Cowherd (Jan 2026)
Vrabel talked about Drake May as quarterback.

Which podcasts mention Mike Vrabel most?

The Herd with Colin Cowherd (17 episodes), Pardon My Take (1 episode) and Morning Wire (1 episode) mention Mike Vrabel most.

The Herd with Colin Cowherd — 17 episodes · More people from The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Pardon My Take — 1 episode · More people from Pardon My Take
Morning Wire — 1 episode · More people from Morning Wire
NFL — 1 episode · More people from NFL

More podcast appearances

Super Bowl LX REACTION: Sam Darnold & Seahawks destroy Patriots | Colin Cowherd: THE HERD on The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Colin Cowherd talks Super Bowl w/ Lions' Aidan Hutchinson, Liam Coen, Ryan Fitzpatrick | HERD NFL on The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Colin Cowherd’s TOP 10 players in Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl LX | THE HERD NFL on The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Tom Brady PREVIEWS Super Bowl LX Seahawks-Patriots + Robert Kraft HOF SNUB | Colin Cowherd: THE HERD on The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Colin Cowherd: Super Bowl windows CLOSED for Josh Allen's Bills & Lamar Jackson's Ravens | HERD NFL on The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Colin Cowherd REACTS to Buffalo Bills hiring Joe Brady as head coach + Seahawks-Patriots | THE HERD on The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Colin Cowherd & Nick Wright Super Bowl DEBATE: Seahawks-Patriots + Steelers, Bills, Joe Brady | HERD on The Herd with Colin Cowherd
What Colin Cowherd got RIGHT & WRONG: Patriots, Seahawks, Rams, Broncos, Steelers, Bills | HERD NFL on The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Tom Brady PREDICTS Conference Champs: Rams-Seahawks, Patriots-Broncos | Colin Cowherd: THE HERD NFL on The Herd with Colin Cowherd

What is Mike Vrabel mentioned alongside?

Mike Vrabel is most often mentioned alongside Rhamondre Stevenson, Tailgate Teddy and Play-action.

Criticizes: Rhamondre Stevenson

Mentioned together: Tailgate Teddy, Play-action, Baltimore Ravens, Broncos, Buffalo, Cleveland Browns, Charlotte, Dolphins, Eagles, Connecticut