As much as Ben Johnson or any other hotshot might have supplied some sizzle, that’s not what this Patriots team needs.

Our look at some of the likely candidates to become the Patriots' next offensive and defensive coordinators includes familiar faces.

Vrabel was the favorite from the start of the Patriots’ search, given his relationship with owner Robert Kraft, his experience, and his coaching style. The Patriots also considered Byron Leftwich, Pep Hamilton, and Ben Johnson, but ultimately landed on the clear front-runner.