Patriots name Jerod Mayo new Head Coach

[MarcusRock]

That's exactly how it works...he's taking over a bad team, he has his opportunity. Kraft hired him, he gave him an opportunity, owner's don't like to be wrong. Again, he has his shot, now it's up to him. Coaches like bellybutton are effective when they are winning, but lose the lockerroom when they are not. Mayo could be a breath of fresh air.

Lots of good points there. He could infuse energy like Dan Campbell has.

 

[Gonzomandela01]

It will be a failure. Nobody wants to play for condiments...

I guess is the logical move for Kraft

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

These are the poverty years for New England

 

[MarcusRock]

Can Mayo be a Hero? (or hoagie, grinder, sub, po boy)

Do you think when he was playing that offenses were like, "It's fine to hold the Mayo. Refs won't call it."?

 

[Ken]

Maybe he trades for Trey Lance and we get a high draft pick.

Someone most likely will....

I know he would be on my radar if I was a QB needy team and wasn't in position to grab one in the draft....

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

That's exactly how it works...he's taking over a bad team, he has his opportunity. Kraft hired him, he gave him an opportunity, owner's don't like to be wrong. Again, he has his shot, now it's up to him. Coaches like bellybutton are effective when they are winning, but lose the lockerroom when they are not. Mayo could be a breath of fresh air.

It’s not up to him lol. He doesn’t coach defense or offense. He’s not in charge of personnel. He’s a dead man walking. Everyone knows it. It’s not a real opportunity. Coaching the Chargers is a real opportunity IMO

 

[Ranching]

It’s not up to him lol. He doesn’t coach defense or offense. He’s not in charge of personnel. He’s a dead man walking. Everyone knows it. It’s not a real opportunity. Coaching the Chargers is a real opportunity IMO

Whatever....you don't get it...he's better off not having to do those things....he can focus on the entire team, hold his coaches accountable and control the lockerroom.

 

[Maverick84]

Read a few nuggets over the last year or so that Belichick was grooming him........

This is a family forum.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Whatever....you don't get it...he's better off not having to do those things....he can focus on the entire team, hold his coaches accountable and control the lockerroom.

Ok. I don’t get it. When he gets fired in 2 years like every other situation like him let’s do who doesn’t get it. I’ve seen this story before but ok. You got it.

 

[FVSTONE]

Congrats to him, but that really feels like a long rebuild that ends in Mayo being the sacrificial lamb for the new guy to come in around 2026.

I can read the headlines now, " Mayo joins Flores' lawsuit..............."

 

[Davidlee1973]

I really thought Vrabel had a shot. Good for Mayo.

He was already head coach in waiting. It was in his contract

 

[joseephuss]

He has only been a position coach for five years and now he is a HC?
Frankly very questionable move.

Vrabel was only position coach in the NFL for 3 years then served one single season as DC for Houston when they were last in the league for points allowed. He then was named Titans head coach and many are claiming he is a high caliber head coach. Who knows how this will turn out.

 

[Direwolf63]

The HC is different but I'm not sure this is a new era

Mayo will just try to carry on with the same culture. "The Patriot Way"

Whether it succeeds or not remains to be seen

 

[Ranching]

Ok. I don’t get it. When he gets fired in 2 years like every other situation like him let’s do who doesn’t get it. I’ve seen this story before but ok. You got it.

That's not my point! My point is that he has his chance when most never get it. I hope he does well, because others have. Look at the Lions.

 

[shabazz]

That's exactly how it works...he's taking over a bad team, he has his opportunity. Kraft hired him, he gave him an opportunity, owner's don't like to be wrong. Again, he has his shot, now it's up to him. Coaches like bellybutton are effective when they are winning, but lose the lockerroom when they are not. Mayo could be a breath of fresh air.

I'm not sure he's going to be a breath of fresh air. Most coaches from the Belichick tree are clones that try to emulate Bill's style and its rarely worked.

If I was a Patriots fan, I'd rather have a new coach with fresh innovative ideas and philosophies.

It may work out but it just seems like a continuance of the tired old " Patriot Way"

 

[shabazz]

The HC is different but I'm not sure this is a new era

Mayo will just try to carry on with the same culture. "The Patriot Way"

Whether it succeeds or not remains to be seen

Just saw your post after posting mine....didn't mean to copy the same quote, "Patriot Way"

 

[Whirlwin]

Maybe he trades for Trey Lance and we get a high draft pick.

I think they would take Cooper Rush first

 

[Ranching]

I'm not sure he's going to be a breath of fresh air. Most coaches from the Belichick tree are clones that try to emulate Bill's style and its rarely worked.

If I was a Patriots fan, I'd rather have a new coach with fresh innovative ideas and philosophies.

It may work out but it just seems like a continuance of the tired old " Patriot Way"

I agree with you, but he's there now and he has a chance to be his own man.

 

[Cowboyny]

Very odd choice you you ask me, Vrabel has a successful track record, where Mayo will be a 1st time head coach.

 

[Surfguy]

Only 2 things happen with such a quick hire after the previous coach parts ways….premature head coach-itis or a stud.

I don’t see no hooves so you must be a premie, Mayonnaise!

If you don’t get the reference, then whatevers!