Say what you will about Mr. Kraft.
Over the last 12 months, many have.
But this decision validates my continued support of the Kraft family’s ownership.
In short, this decision proves the Krafts get it.
And were willing to do whatever it took to right the wrong.
We all need to appreciate how hard this had to have been.
Fast-tracking Jerod Mayo to the most important role in his organization was a bold move.
It was on him and him alone.
Moguls like him tend to insulate themselves.
To surround themselves with a thick castle wall of Yes Men and suckups.
By firing Jerod Mayo before most Patriots fans had even sat down to dinner, is exactly that.
Admitting he was wrong, and immediately rectifying the mistake.
For me, personally, this was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made.
I have known Jerod for 17 years.
Winning our season-opener on the road at Cincinnati only strengthened my convictions.
Unfortunately, the trajectory of our teams performances throughout the season did not ascend as I had hoped.
We have tremendous fans who expect and deserve a better product than we have delivered in recent years.
I apologize for that.
I wish Jerod and his family nothing but success in the future.
Or imagine one moving so swiftly to cut their losses and move on.
you’re able to’t.
This is what makes this ownership so successful.
I hope it’ll be Mike Vrabel, but that remains to be seen.
And I’ll repeat what I’ve said before.
It’s going to be a wild couple of days in these parts.
Today certainly has been.
