How Jerod Mayo's tenure in New England unraveled after the departure of Bill Belichick
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New details have emerged surrounding Jerod Mayo's short-lived stint as the Patriots' head coach - and what led to his quick ouster in New England. Mayo, now 38, was viewed as a rising head coaching candidate towards the end of Bill Belichick's reign in New England, and owner Robert Kraft had planned for the future Hall of Famer to mentor his former player before stepping aside for him after the 2024 season.
![[Owner Robert Kraft admitted to putting Mayo in an 'untenable' position but still fired him]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/19/93882383-14255609-image-a-25_1736363119917.jpg)
However, last season - which turned out to Belichick's final one in New England - got off to a disastrous 2-10 start for New England, and the legendary coach 'withdrew' from his staff as a result, according to The Athletic. Belichick reportedly stopped talking to several members of his coaching staff and ultimately failed to provide Mayo with the guidance that Kraft had intended the then-inside linebackers coach to get.
![[Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick was meant to mentor Mayo but 'withdrew' from his staff during his final season]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/19/93878333-14255609-Multiple_teams_have_made_the_attempt_to_lure_Bill_Belichick_away-a-27_1736363165188.jpg)
Kraft hoped that Mayo, who had drawn previous head coaching interest from other franchises, would learn on the job after being appointed head coach last year. However, that did not happen - his defensive coordinator, special teams coordinator and offensive play-caller were also first-timers in those roles - and Kraft admitted this week to saddling him with a poor roster after New England finished 4-13.
Jerod Mayo lasted just one season as the Patriots' head coach after a 4-13 season. Owner Robert Kraft admitted to putting Mayo in an 'untenable' position but still fired him. Robert Kraft on the decision to move on from Head Coach Jerod Mayo. pic.twitter.com/zTADw2lrui.
