Rob Gronkowski expresses his surprise and disappointment over the New England Patriots' decision to fire Jerod Mayo after just one season as head coach. He argues that Mayo deserved more time to develop, emphasizing that judging a coach solely on their first year is unfair.
Rob Gronkowski appeared to be upset with how the New England Patriots handled Jerod Mayo ’s first season as head coach, which ended with his dismissal Sunday following a win over the Buffalo Bills. Mayo was hired to replace Bill Belichick last year after the legendary head coach and the organization parted ways following six Super Bowls and two dynastic periods.
The Patriots struggled in Mayo’s first season, finishing 4-13. But Gronkowski expressed that he didn’t believe Mayo had enough time to develop as a head coach. 'I was shocked by that. And to happen that soon was a shocker to a lot of people,' he said on FOX. 'Especially here at the desk, I think we were all surprised by that. I think it was unfair to coach Jerod Mayo. He had never had the chance to develop as a head coach. 'He was just a rookie himself in that department.
After the game I informed Jerod Mayo that he will not be returning as the head coach of the New England Patriots in 2025. For me, personally, it was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made,' Kraft said in a statement. 'Unfortunately, the trajectory of our team's performances throughout the season did not ascend as I had hoped.' The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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