New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo listens to a reporter's question during a news conference following an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
“Thaaatttt didn’t last long,” a fourth fan said.
“I appreciate all his hard work and hope the experiences gained will help him in the future, as I still believe he will be a successful head coach in this league.
New England will now look for new candidates immediately after the season ends.
The Patriots finished the season with a 4-13 record and currently hold the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
“Winning our season-opener on the road at Cincinnati only strengthened my convictions. Unfortunately, the trajectory of our team’s performances throughout the season did not ascend as I had hoped.”
The team was always heading towards a rebuild, but an especially disappointing season led to his firing.
“I am grateful for Jerod’s many contributions to the New England Patriots throughout his career and will always be rooting for his success.
NFL fans quickly shared their opinions about Mayo’s firing on social media.
Week 18 begins with a Saturday double header on ESPN and ABC.
It will feature a prime time showdown between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night with everything on the line.
“When he joined our coaching staff, his leadership was even more evident, as I saw how the players responded to him. When other teams started requesting to interview him, I feared I would lose him and committed to making him our next head coach.
The winner will be crowned NFC North champions and No. 1 seed for the playoffs, while the loser of the clash on Sunday at 8.20 pm ET will have to settle for a wild card spot.
Five more will follow at 4.25 pm ET – including the Kansas City Chiefs at the Denver Broncos.
The Baltimore Ravens take on the Cleveland Browns at 4.30 pm ET before the Cincinnati Bengals travel to the Pittsburgh Steelers at 8 pm ET.
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Kraft apologized to Patriots fans in his statement, saying the team isn’t living up to his standard.
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