The Patriots drafted Mayo in the first round of the 2008 NFL draft, 10th overall.
Anyone taking the reins in New England was bound to have a difficult task replacing an NFL legend.
In the end, those were high expectations.
Although Mayo’s offense looked more promising with Maye under center, his defense faltered.
Over the next 11 games, opponents averaged 27 points per game to the Patriots 15 PPG.
Under Belichick in ‘23, the Patriots averaged 13.88 PPG while holding their opponents to just 21.53 PPG.
Mayo’s lack of experience as a head coach has cost him.
He’s showing signs that maybe he wasn’t ready to become an NFL head coach.
It’s not a position you learn on the job at this level.
So, where do the Patriots go from here?
They’ll likely finish 3-14 and get some high draft picks, but few coaches can survive that.
But Kraft recently announced that Mayo will return next year.
That lack of discipline clearly rests on the new head coach, Jerod Mayo.
But you’ve got the option to’t blame fans for demanding better, especially season ticket holders.
(they think he’s cheap)
I don’t expect Kraft to fire Mayo.
He would look bad.
