According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, Vrabel is open to taking the New York Jets' head coaching job. It's not quite that simple though, as Vrabel would want to know who the Jets hire as their next general manager before committing to anything.

Unlike the Chicago Bears, who have rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and a young team of talented playmakers that are likely awfully appealing to a potential head-coaching candidate, the New York Jets may just be one of the worst jobs in the NFL.

Mike Vrabel should be at the top of the New York Jets’ head-coaching list and one insider says a certain former Jets coach won’t be an influence on the decision.

“ Mike Vrabel has told people that he is open to the #Jets HC job if he approves of the GM hire,” wrote Jake Asman on X, citing a report from Rich Cimini of ESPN during an appearance on his Flight Deck podcast. It was also reported that “Vrabel doesn’t care what Bill Belichick might think of Woody Johnson and would interview and decide on his own.”

Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is reportedly not opposed to joining the New York Jets this offseason, though only if a certain hurdle is cleared

The New York Jets are in need of a new head coach, and Mike Vrabel has been mentioned as a potential fit for the job. One big question is whether he would be interested, and we may now have an answer.