Patriots’ Jerod Mayo says ‘I still have a lot to learn,’ will ‘100 percent’ be a better coach next year

Jerod Mayo had big shoes to fill when he became the coach of the New England Patriots, replacing eight-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick. It hasn’t been the smoothest of rides for Mayo, as he’s dealt with a rebuilding process, a quarterback competition and has made some questionable choices, and comments, along the way.

The Patriots are on their bye week, sitting at 3-10 and already eliminated from the playoffs. While rookie Drake Maye, who got his first start in Week 6, has been a beacon of hope for the team, the defense, thought to be the team’s strength after an impressive 2023, has regressed.

Some have criticized Mayo’s approach and even he has admitted that he wishes he could take some words back or make a different call on the field. The first-year HC said he will learn from the mistakes this year and predicts progress as he enters Year 2.

“I always try to reflect after the games, and now we’re in the bye week, so there’s definitely a chance, an opportunity to reflect on the entire season up until this point and what we need to do going forward. Now in saying that, I still have a lot to learn as well as the head coach of this football team, and I understand that,” Mayo said, via NBC Sports Boston. “It’s a very different role. In saying that — I tell the players the same thing — the biggest jump you’ll ever have in your career is from Year 1 to Year 2, as far as becoming a better player, a better professional.”

Mayo was with the team before this season, but in a different role as a linebackers coach. The pressure as a head coach is obviously a lot higher and Mayo admits that he hasn’t handled every situation as he should’ve. 

“I’m sure, 100%, that I will be a better coach in Year 2 than I am in Year 1,” he said. “I would also say when you’re out there on the field, for me at least, I’m always trying to do what’s best for the football team, and we’re always trying to win…

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Author : Shanna McCarriston

Publish date : 2024-12-06 17:25:00

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