It was just about 11 months ago that Mr. Kraft promoted Jerod Mayo to head coach.
Which brings us to this report from Tom E. Curran:
Here’s the thing about that.
Because the Krafts still believe in him.
All of which is reasonable enough, I suppose.
you’re free to easily make a case for this perspective.
No matter who’s carrying the challenge flag in his sock.
So you’re free to sort of justify patience in this situation.
Let’s face our current reality like adults.
The offensive line and wide receiver corps are the worst in the league.
Cases in point: Of the 212 wideouts graded by Pro Football Focus, Ja’Lynn Polk is 211th.
And among the 87 guards with 150-plus snaps, Layden Robinson is 82nd.
Bonus: 2023 4th rounder Sidy Sow is dead last at 87.
Squandering his rookie season is one thing.
On Mayo’s watch, they’re 31st in offense.
Much more damning than that, they’re 23rd in defense.
Only six teams in football have a worse point differential.
I say again, I think the plan to stick with Mayo is very much still on.
But Vrabel represents a Hall Pass.
A chance for ownership to save face by saying, “We still love you.
But long before there was you, there was him.”
It’s not a reflection on me; I just can’t compete with that.
Right now, after the season this team has been through, any change is welcome.
