Bill Belichick hits back at successor Jerod Mayo for calling Patriots players 'soft': 'I'm hurt for those guys'
2 months ago

Bill Belichick hits back at successor Jerod Mayo for calling Patriots players 'soft': 'I'm hurt for those guys'

Daily Mail  

Bill Belichick is defending his former Patriots players from their new head coach, New England's Jerod Mayo. The NFL legend's replacement in New England followed the Patriots' 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars by telling reporters gathered in London that his team is 'soft.' 'It's a lot of the same players from last year,' said Belichick, who was fired after New England's 4-13 season in 2023-24. Bill Belichick criticized Jerod Mayo's decision to call his players 'soft' after Sunday's loss New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo addresses the media after Sunday's loss Belichick has his facts straight.

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Bill Belichick disagrees with Jerod Mayo calling Patriots ‘soft’: ‘That’s a tough group’
2 months ago

Bill Belichick disagrees with Jerod Mayo calling Patriots ‘soft’: ‘That’s a tough group’

New York Times  

Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said he’s “kind of hurt” for members of this year’s team during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. “So, I don’t know, I feel bad for the defensive players on that one because those guys … that’s a tough group.” Belichick made the comments when discussing New England’s sixth straight defeat, a …

The Jerod Mayo era gets off to a winning start in New England. Even Bill Belichick couldn’t do that
3 months, 1 week ago

The Jerod Mayo era gets off to a winning start in New England. Even Bill Belichick couldn’t do that

Associated Press  

Jerod Mayo picked up a victory in his first game as a head coach, something Bill Belichick wasn’t able to do in his debut with either the New England Patriots or the Cleveland Browns. Team owner Robert Kraft presented Mayo with the game ball afterward, and the coach said, “We’re just getting started.” Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 120 yards and …

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says ‘everything under consideration’ as new era begins in New England
11 months ago

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says ‘everything under consideration’ as new era begins in New England

Associated Press  

— Jerod Mayo will be a first-time head coach, and the youngest in the NFL. “You’d better believe being the first Black coach here in New England means a lot to me,” Mayo said, adding later, “I do see color because I believe if you don’t see color, you can’t see racism.” While his hire is a milestone he acknowledges, …

Patriots name Jerod Mayo as next head coach, Bill Belichick’s successor
11 months, 1 week ago

Patriots name Jerod Mayo as next head coach, Bill Belichick’s successor

Associated Press  

— Jerod Mayo spent his entire professional football career learning from Bill Belichick, first as a player and then as an assistant. The Patriots named Mayo to succeed Belichick as the franchise’s 15th head coach on Friday. Mayo, along with Belichick’s son and fellow linebackers coach Steve Belichick, handled the play calling duties for the Patriots defense over the past …

Patriots agree to hire Jerod Mayo has next head coach, Bill Belichick's successor
11 months, 1 week ago

Patriots agree to hire Jerod Mayo has next head coach, Bill Belichick's successor

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The New England Patriots have …

Patriots assistant Jerod Mayo says he’s ready to be NFL coach, whenever and wherever he gets chance
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots assistant Jerod Mayo says he’s ready to be NFL coach, whenever and wherever he gets chance

Associated Press  

Whether Bill Belichick’s future as the New England Patriots head coach will extend beyond this season remains an open question. Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo said despite coaching during New England’s worst season under Belichick, he’s garnered perspective he believes will be invaluable whenever — and wherever — he gets a chance to lead a team. Mayo was also asked …

‘He’s Bill Belichick 2.0’: Could Jerod Mayo become the next Patriots coach?
1 year, 9 months ago

‘He’s Bill Belichick 2.0’: Could Jerod Mayo become the next Patriots coach?

New York Times  

Editor’s note: On Jan. 11, 2024, Bill Belichick and the Patriots parted ways. “And it was like an eruption,” Mayo told Gautam Mukunda, a Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership. His ability to decipher formations and bark out calls and get people lined up — he was by far the fastest and best that I’ve …

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