New England Patriots fans seem to have had enough of Jerod Mayo as the head coach's first season comes to a close.
Reporters in Foxborough, Massachusetts, who were covering the Patriots' 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night, heard chants of “Fire Mayo” coming from the stands at Gillette Stadium. Ta.
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New England Patriots head coach Jerrod Mayo listens to reporters' questions during an NFL football postgame press conference on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England lost, dropping to 3 wins and 13 losses. If the Patriots lose next week, the three wins would be their lowest win total since 1992, when they finished 2-14. The team went 4-13 last season with Bill Belichick at the helm. Mayo took over for Belichick in January.
After the game, Mayo was asked about the chant.
“You'll hear those voices,” Mayo told reporters. “But at the same time, they're paying to sit in the seats, so we have to play better.” . Via ESPN. “If I could play better, I wouldn't have to hear that.”
Offense is one of the issues under intense scrutiny for the Patriots.
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New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo addresses his players during the first half of an NFL football game vs. the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots president Jonathan Craft was caught on camera complaining about the play calling during the team's loss to the Arizona Cardinals two weeks ago. The offense hasn't improved much since then.
The Patriots are 30th in the league in points and 31st in yards behind rookie quarterback Drake Maye. Mayo's defense ranks 25th in points allowed and 23rd in yards allowed.
Dietrich Wise Jr. and Davon Godchaux, who have been with the Patriots since 2017, each endorsed Mayo after the loss to the Chargers.
Wise said he thought he and his teammates should continue to believe in Mayo.
“It's only his first season. He's not going to be golden. I didn't expect him to win the Super Bowl this year. I get that, no one wants to lose 40-7, but the chants are ridiculous. ” Godchaux added. .
“Everyone is involved in this. It's not just Jerod Mayo. The players, the coaches, the front office. We just have to get better as an organization,” he said. “I believe in this organization.
New England Patriots head coach Jerrod Mayo speaks with quarterback Drake Mayo, 10, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Jean J. Pasker)
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“We just put probably the best team in the NFL right now in jeopardy last week.” [in Buffalo]. I don't believe in such nonsense. The guy is in his first year. That's ridiculous. ”
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