Patriots/NFL Patriots fire Jerod Mayo after dismal 4-13 season

[Blitzkrug]

I’m not a Patriots fan but this season wasn’t Mayo’s fault. Coaches take the blame. Kraft……..

Mayo allegedly lost the locker room as soon as like week 4 or 5 when he was playing should i/shouldn't i with the QB situation. It was obvious Brissett wasn't it and for some reason Mayo insisted on keeping him.

He wasn't cut out to be a head coach. Which is hilarious given the Krafts spent like 4 to 5 seasons grooming him to take Belichick's place when the time came.

 

[shelbysdad]

Vrabel incoming?

Antonio Pierce !!!

 

[JRull86]

Assuming it's Vrabel, who do we want for coordinators?

Dare I say McDaniels would be th play since he probably isn't ever getting a HC job again, and won't be a flight risk?

 

[Smitty93]

For those who think they should interview people other than Vrabel……

Why?

He’s got a track record, seemingly wants to be here and certainly has a presence that will help them re-develop a positive culture.

Who else is out there that anyone would want instead?

Beyond the Rooney Rule, as others have said, there's value in learning how other coaches would build the organization and develop Maye. You might find someone with a better plan than Vrabel.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Coach won't matter until Bargain Basement Kraft actually spends at a level needed to be competitive

 

[sarge88]

They have to, right?

Rooney Rule.

I guess. Not 100% sure of the rule.

But I was more talking about those who seem to think there might be better options.

 

[Mione134]

I’m not a Patriots fan but this season wasn’t Mayo’s fault. Coaches take the blame. Kraft……..

It's everyone's fault. Top to bottom. But the buck starts and stops with Mayo. He was NOT ready. He was woefully unprepared. Horrible culture inside and outside that locker room. Constant blunders in the media. He looked over matched and not prepared.

AVP and Covington can go too.

And the few whinebaby players too.

 

[sarge88]

If I’m a minority coach, I tell them to go fly a kite.

Same could be said, 60/70% of the time, IMO.

 

[Johnnyduke]

Assuming it's Vrabel, who do we want for coordinators?

Dare I say McDaniels would be th play since he probably isn't ever getting a HC job again, and won't be a flight risk?

A Vrabel-McDaniels combo would be pretty good but I think I am at a point where I want to evolve beyond the McDaniels offense. Unless he can change and knows how to work with a mobile QB etc. I just don't like the idea of saddling any coach with Eliot Wolf. Wolf has not even come close to earning that. What if Vrabel says he wants his own personnel guy?

 

[DKH]

Right. Also, why fire him IMMEDIATELY after the game? Why not give him the dignity of being fired on black Monday? Something happened today. You aren’t losing Vrabel by waiting to fire Mayo on Monday morning. Something stinks here.

Yes - there is a major back story here

not Bob Kraft MO, very odd

 

[Alicat]

Zolak said pregame he believed Mayo was gone and that’d they’d only axe him if they had Vrabel in their back pocket.

That is exactly what is about to happen. Mayo deserved better.

 

[Smitty93]

Totally agree. Not doing this tomorrow feels personal.

Think they also wanted to change the headlines from "Pats Blow Top Pick" to "Pats Fire Unpopular Coach."

Take your medicine for one f***ing day.

It's political, so I won't post the full details here, but if you look at Mike Kadlick's Twitter feed, there's a tweet about Mayo not wearing a certain pin today, which certainly raised my eyebrows as to the current state of his relationship with the Krafts.

 

[Johnnyduke]

Yes - there is a major back story here

not Bob Kraft MO, very odd

This was a Jonathan Kraft production. I think that's obvious. There's no way Bob wanted to do this to Mayo. The fact AVP was also announced as fired screams Jonathan here.

Maybe Jerod Mayo can crawl back to Bill Belichick and ask for forgiveness. Be a LB coach at UNC!

 

[BigGoalBrad]

Right. Also, why fire him IMMEDIATELY after the game? Why not give him the dignity of being fired on black Monday? Something happened today. You aren’t losing Vrabel by waiting to fire Mayo on Monday morning. Something stinks here.

Vrabel could easily take a different offer or use the Jets to get more money out of cheap ass Kraft. If the decision has been made move as quickly as possible.

Wolf not going shows that the ownership is out to lunch.

Vrabel was a miracle worker for a while in Tennessee and never had a QB there's no reason to overthink anything here.

 

[Johnnyduke]

Eliot Wolf must really know how to kiss the ring

 

[Oates2Neely]

Vrabel could easily take a different offer or use the Jets to get more money out of cheap ass Kraft. If the decision has been made move as quickly as possible.

Wolf not going shows that the ownership is out to lunch.

Vrabel was a miracle worker for a while in Tennessee and never had a QB there's no reason to overthink anything here.

Vrabel is an upgrade. Is he great? Meh. We shall see. 13-21 last 2 seasons with Titans. Averages out to 6.5 wins 10.5 losses per season. Pats worst roster in NFL. Is 5-11 considered a success next season?

 

[Johnnyduke]

Vrabel is an upgrade. Is he great? Meh. We shall see. 13-21 last 2 seasons with Titans. Averages out to 6.5 wins 10.5 losses per season. Pats worst roster in NFL. Is 5-11 considered a success next season?

2nd year Drake Maye, high draft pick, tons of money

5-12 or 6-11 is NOT a success next year

 

[KrejciMVP]

All downhill for kraft after refusing to sign Tb12.

 

[BradPark22]

That is exactly what is about to happen. Mayo deserved better.

Deserves got nothing to do with it.

He was in over his head, that's ultimately on his head as well as Kraft.

 

[N o o d l e s]

Whatever you think of Wolf, Kraft get the f*** out of the way and let him pick the coach

 

[Johnnyduke]

Whatever you think of Wolf, Kraft get the f*** out of the way and let him pick the coach

That is the ONE thing I can come back to and say ok they forced Mayo on Wolf. But what has Eliot Wolf accomplished to deserve anything? Why should he be in charge of personnel and coaching decisions?

 

[Mione134]

All downhill for kraft after refusing to sign Tb12.

He chose Bill over Brady.

Hindsight is 20/20

 

[Johnnyduke]

Man, that introductory Mayo press conference. Kraft talking about his wife, Mayo calling him Thundercat. Was cringe then and looks absolutely foolish now. Franchise is an embarrassment.

 

[Fenway]

Alex Van Pelt reportedly fired too, Eliot Wolf to return​

In addition to Mayo, the Patriots are also reportedly moving on from offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, according to Ben Volin of The Boston Globe. Chances are Mayo's entire staff will be blown out in New England.

The front office doesn't seem to be changing though, as executive VIP of player personnel Eliot Wolf is expected to return, according to Chad Graf of The Athletic.

 

[BradPark22]

I'll give them some credit for realizing it wasn't going to work and ripping the band aid off quickly.

The lack of spending and investment in the front office/analytics is another story.