Vrabel may be the top candidate, but here are some of the other options the Patriots are likely to consider after parting with Mayo.

After losing out on Mike Vrabel, the New York Jets interviewed a former Patriots assistant for their coaching job

The Bears announced they have completed a head coach interview with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Count Brian Flores among those potentially willing to become the next head coach of the New England Patriots. The Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator

Brian Flores is gracefully taking a lot of questions about his head coach prospects. He said he will take every interview that is requested. Asked if he is interested in the Patriots job, he said: "I would say yes." But he added "it's not up to me" if they want to talk.

The team announced Wednesday night it had requested an interview with Brian Flores ... coordinator. Flores was a longtime assistant under Bill Belichick with the New England Patriots before ...

Flores added “it’s not up to me” when asked specifically about the Patriots’ potential interest. He last coached in New England during the Patriots’ 2018 season, a Super Bowl campaign ...

The Chicago Bears interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores on Saturday for their head coach position, the team announced.

The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coach vacancy

The Chicago Bears have interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coaching job.

The Jets are winding down their second full week of interviewing candidates for their vacancy. Flores is the 13th known person to interview. They also are expected to meet with their former quarterback and Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley on Friday.