Jerrod Mayo appears to be more than just a one-season wonder in New England.
This is according to MMQB's Albert Breer, who believes the Patriots' rookie manager is “in a very solid place heading into 2025” after a rocky first season with 3 wins and 10 losses. It was reported on Sunday.
“I think there's a lot of things in the organization that need to be evaluated over the next six weeks,” Breuer said on “Patriots Pregame Live.” Via NBC Sports Boston.
“That being said, I think (the Krafts) respect the position that Jerrod Mayo has been in and was going to be in this season, and all the chatter and the pressure to win and all that. All – I actually think they believe he coped pretty well considering the circumstances given the lack of experience he was thrust into this role with.
“I still think that Jerod Mayo is in a very solid position going into 2025. The question is how different the situation around him will look. And when it comes to that, of course I think you have a question.”
Mayo, the successor to legendary coach Bill Belichick (a former New England linebacker who later coached that position), and the Patriots opened the season with an upset victory over the Bengals.
Then things went sideways.
Mayo accused his club of being “naive” after dropping six games in a row following a crushing loss to the Jaguars in London in October.
That same month, rumors surfaced that Mayo could be on the hot seat, but New England picked up its second win of the year with a win over the rival Jets on October 27th, followed by a game against the Bears on November 10th. won an overwhelming victory.
A few weeks later, during the Patriots' loss to the Dolphins on November 24, Mayo made headlines again with an interesting take on his team's penalties.
“Once they cross the white line, there's nothing I can do for them,” Mayo said. “Once they cross the white line, there's nothing any coach can do for them. It's up to me to continue preparing not only them, but our coaches as well, to come out here and play better football.” It's the job of
Breer, who spoke at length about Mayo before the Patriots' 25-24 loss to the Colts on Sunday, said team owner Robert Kraft and the team president's son Jonathan said, “This is going to take some time.” He added how he recognized it.
“Just from talking to (the Krafts) and talking to the people around them, I feel like they know where they are. It's going to take a few offseasons to get through this.” ” he said.
“…I think 'resign' is probably the right word. This is going to take a little bit of time and they're going to have to evaluate things on the fly, and I think it's going to take a while for Jerrod Mayo to be a first-time player.” “That was going to be a challenge.'' – Head coach. ”
Drake Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft, has been a bright spot for New England this season.
The former North Carolina State QB threw 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions through nine games, completing 67.2 percent of his passes. He also rushed for points.
The Patriots will play the Cardinals on Sunday.
