New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel hinted that defensive end Milton Williams could return this weekend.

Following the Patriots’ loss to the Bills, Mike Vrabel made comments that caused some people to speculate about the relationship between the coach and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

Mike Vrabel may have been a little short on sleep when he called WEEI’s “ The Greg Hill Show ” for his weekly interview on Monday morning following his team’s comeback win over the Ravens the previous night, but the Patriots‘ head coach was full of praise for his playoff-bound team.

Any of these seven candidates could be considered worthy of the award, but the Patriots' and 49ers' coaches have the strongest case.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel have all led their teams to surprising 10-plus-win seasons. The Bears improved to 11-4 with their thrilling win over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, remaining in first place in the NFC North.

In 12 months, Maye has gone from quarterbacking a team competing for the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft to a group competing for the AFC’s No. 1 seed in the playoffs.

Vrabel also discussed Josh McDaniels's play-calling and the Hall of Fame candidacies of Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft.

Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel has declined to address his future with the team after another embarrassing loss