Who is Zak Kuhr? What to know about Patriots defensive caller mystifying offenses

At 37 years old, Kuhr has emerged as a breakout star on Mike Vrabel's staff. Originally hired to coach the linebackers, he was elevated to the role of de facto defensive coordinator early in the 2025 season after Williams was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

I played with Mike Vrabel in college. He’s always been this kind of leader

Luke Fickell, the head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers, played and lived with Mike Vrabel at Ohio State in the 1990s.

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel is sharing all the credit after reaching AFC Championship Game

Mike Vrabel deflects praise after Patriots’ snowy divisional win, stressing team effort as New England advances to AFC title game.

Mike Vrabel adds layer to Titans' already spiraling head coach search

Mike Vrabel has the New England Patriots back in the AFC Championship game after a 28-16 victory in the Divisional Round against the visiting Houston Texans. Two years and nine days removed from firing Vrabel,

How coach Mike Vrabel keeps Fridays fun and light for Patriots, even amid playoff run

From high school highlight videos to coaches going one-on-one in practice, Vrabel isn't afraid to have a little fun with his players.
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