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Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Patriots parted ways with their head coach on Sunday afternoon. The New England Patriots wasted no time after their season finale. Shortly after head coach Jerod Mayo left the podium, the team announced on behalf of owner Robert Kraft that he has been fired after one underwhelming campaign. It will take some time for the dust to … [Read more...] about Eliot Wolf, Patriots front office remain in place after Jerod Mayo firing

Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images The Patriots officially moved on from Jerod Mayo on Sunday. Following the New England Patriots’ season finale, owner Robert Kraft released a statement that head coach Jerod Mayo would not return in 2025. After a 4-13 season, Mayo now becomes the first Patriots head coach to be fired after one season since Rod Rust in 1990. Here’s what … [Read more...] about What firing Jerod Mayo means for the Patriots

Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/The Boston Globe via Getty Images With Jerod Mayo fired, the Patriots’ coaching staff is set to undergo major changes for a second straight offseason. Their 2024 season was not even two hours in the rear-view mirror when the New England Patriots released a statement on behalf of owner Robert Kraft. Jerod Mayo, who was hand-picked to succeed … [Read more...] about Patriots coaching staff tracker: Everything we know about Jerod Mayo’s firing

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images A look at the directions the Patriots could take next season after firing head coach Jerod Mayo. After firing Jerod Mayo on Sunday, the New England Patriots will have to look for a new head coach for a second year in a row. This time, however, the hiring process will look different. Whereas Mayo was contractually guaranteed to succeed … [Read more...] about 13 candidates to replace Jerod Mayo as Patriots head coach

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Patriots parted ways with their head coach on Sunday. The New England Patriots have pulled the plug on the Jerod Mayo era, announcing on Sunday that the 38-year-old had been relieved of his position as head coach. Mayo, who was hand-picked by the team’s ownership to succeed long-time coach Bill Belichick, was … [Read more...] about Jerod Mayo only the second Patriots head coach to go one-and-done

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The NFC’s No. 1 seed is on the line. The NFC’s No. 1 seed is on the line entering Sunday Night, as the 14-2 Minnesota Vikings hitting the road to take on the 14-2 Detroit Lions. The winner secures a bye week and home field advantage in the NFC playoffs, with the losing falling to the conference’s fifth seed. Check down below to see … [Read more...] about Week 18 Sunday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, game picks, open thread

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images How the Patriots’ special teams ace managed to elevate himself from the pack. When Brenden Schooler entered the NFL in 2022, he did so with little fanfare. A veteran of six college seasons split between three programs and two positions — defensive back and wide receiver — he did not hear his name called in the draft and had to go the … [Read more...] about Inside Brenden Schooler’s first Pro Bowl campaign

Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images Jerod Mayo lacks the vision needed to lead the Patriots into the future. While the New England Patriots may still have one game remaining in their season, I’ve seen enough to know that Jerod Mayo should not be back as head coach for next season. It is clear that he is simply not the team’s best option in 2025. I want to preface my … [Read more...] about Why the Patriots’ Jerod Mayo decision should be easy

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Two games in the AFC North kick off the final week. The final week of the 2024 regular season kicks off with a Saturday doubleheader featuring all four AFC North teams — highlighted by the division title being on the line and the Bengals hoping to keep their playoff odds alive. Check down below to see Pats Pulpit’s picks tonight and … [Read more...] about Week 18 Saturday Football: Patriots rooting guide, game picks, open thread