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Chris Simms Endorses Mike Vrabel as ‘Bill Parcells Jr.’ for New York Jets Head Coach
As the New York Jets continue their search for a new head coach, former NFL quarterback and current NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms has thrown his support behind Mike Vrabel, whom he has dubbed ‘Bill Parcells Jr.’ Simms made this endorsement during an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show”.
Vrabel, who was the head coach of the Tennessee Titans from 2018 to 2023, is seen as a strong candidate for several head coaching positions this offseason. During his tenure with the Titans, Vrabel led the team to four winning seasons and two division titles. Despite a disappointing 6-11 season in 2023, which led to his firing, Vrabel’s credentials are impressive. He has since joined the Cleveland Browns as a consultant.
The comparison to Bill Parcells is significant, given Parcells’ storied career. Parcells led the New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories and a 77-49 record, including an 8-3 playoff record. He later became the head coach of the New York Jets from 1997 to 1999, reviving the franchise and leading them to a 12-4 regular season record and an appearance in the AFC championship game in 1998.
Simms’ endorsement is particularly meaningful, as his father, Phil Simms, played quarterback for the New York Giants under Parcells for eight seasons. This familial connection adds weight to Simms’ assertion that Vrabel has the potential to replicate Parcells’ success with the Jets).