Patriots Jerod Mayo Rubbing People ‘Wrong Way’ This NFL Season?

The New England Patriots may be gearing up for big changes in the offseason. They may part ways with their longterm head coach and hire someone else. Bill Belichick has been sitting on the hot seat for quite some time and a growing number of analysts believe that he is already on his way out. Who will replace Belichick? Mike Vrabel has been linked as a potential successor. The same goes to Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo.

Mayo may not be the next Patriots head coach

Mayo may seem like a good fit for the team, but Greg Bedard from Boston Sports Journal wouldn’t really bet on him as the next Patriots head coach.

“While nearly everyone I’ve talked to believes Mayo has the stuff to be a head coach, I can’t find many who believe he is ready to assume that role right now. He needs to sit and learn more from a coach who shares a bit more, like a (Mike) Vrabel, and to have more responsibility. Of course, if Mayo is passed over, you can almost guarantee he’ll re-enter the HC interview circuit.

“Multiple team sources indicated Mayo has rubbed at least some people the wrong way in the building since his extension and when he, perhaps, received a strong indication he would be the successor (the idea was more for 2025 or ’26). Maybe this is of no concern to the Krafts, if their mind was already made up. I have no new information that would lead me to believe the Krafts don’t continue to think highly of Mayo. But you would expect them to do their due diligence on whoever they might have in mind — internal or external. Of course, you can’t rule out that some sources are lining up their own boats and perhaps thinking that Mayo may be setting a new course.”

When it comes to Belichick’s departure, he has been linked to several teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Yes, seeing him join the team that “stole” Tom Brady a few years ago would be crazy!