ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the New England Patriots' ownership may consider firing head coach Jerod Mayo after a disappointing 3-13 season. The team's struggles, fan discontent, and a perceived shift within the organization have fueled speculation about Mayo's future.
Could the New England Patriots move on from head coach Jerod Mayo after just one season? That has been a hot topic heading into Week 18 and on Sunday ESPN's Adam Schefter weighed in on why it could happen.
“All along, the Kraft family has wanted to stand by him and give him support. He was the hand-chosen successor to Bill Belichick," Schefter said on. "But over the last 30 days or so the team has struggled, they've lost at home, fans have been angered, they've been apathetic, and it feels like within the organization—there's been a shift," Schefter said. "There's nervous people inside the building right now.
But, there's been a lot of pressure on Mayo in his first year as head coach since he was replacing Bill Belichick, who won six Super Bowls with the team in his 24-year tenure. It would've been difficult for anyone to replace Belichick, but the Patriots have been even more disappointing than expected.
NFL fans will need to keep an eye out after Sunday's game to see if the Krafts do choose to fire Mayo after just one season or if they decide to give him another chance. Right now, the Patriots have the No. 2 draft position, but still have a chance to grab that top draft spot if they lose on Sunday.Madison Williams is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where she specializes in tennis but covers a wide range of sports from a national perspective.
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