The shock, right here, shouldn’t be that the Patriots try to maintain Mayo or hiring an offensive coordinator. It’s that they got here out and introduced their intentions so plainly and immediately. Nevertheless it’s a package deal of stories that ought to excite Patriots followers longing for adjustments on Belichick’s teaching employees, on both facet of the ball.
Mayo was beforehand thought of a candidate to turn into a head coach elsewhere, as lately as Thursday, when it was reported that the Carolina Panthers requested permission to interview Mayo for his or her opening. So, this sounds just like the Patriots’ manner of claiming no.
The query for Mayo, now, is what his official title and position will probably be going ahead. The crew mentioned they intend for Mayo to be saved in New England long-term. He might be defensive coordinator, however exterior linebackers coach Steve Belichick has been the defensive play-caller lately. Mayo might be some type of “assistant head coach,” which might solely reinforce beliefs that he’s being tabbed as Belichick’s successor on the helm.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 09: Head coach Invoice Belichick of the New England Patriots and inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo speak on the sidelines within the fourth quarter of the sport in opposition to the Miami Dolphins at Laborious Rock Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Picture by Mark Brown/Getty Photos)
