Even with Drake Maye listed as their starter, the Patriots entered the game as seven-point underdogs.
Mayo’s ‘24 defense is much different than Belichick’s ‘23 defense.
A quick look at the numbers tells a different story when comparing the Patriots teams from ‘23 and ‘24.
After eight games, the ‘23 Patriots defense had allowed 208 points.
After eight games, the ‘24 Patriots defense has allowed 197 points.
Mayo’s defense +11
In 2023, Belichick’s Patriots scored 141 points in their first eight games.
Mayo’s 2024 Patriots have scored 124 points in their first eight games.
Mayo’s ‘24 Patriots come in at -73.
Bill Belichick is 72, and his current girlfriend, Jordan Hudson, is 24.
Rookie Tom Brady began the season as a fourth-string quarterback behind Bledsoe and backups John Friesz and Michael Bishop.
By the end of the season, Brady had moved up to number two on the depth chart.
Belichick was 29-38 post-Brady.
Lest we not forget, Mayo was named2008 AP DROY/PFWA DROY,2010All-Pro MLB, and to two Pro Bowls.
It was also Belichick’s165th regular-season loss and 178th overall,both tying records for most in NFL history.
People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones…
Here’s a little Jerod Mayo for your viewing pleasure.
Mayo was so well-liked by Bill that his teammates nicknamed himJerod Belichick.
How quickly things can change…
