New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo feels hurt and angry about leaked reports
In a recent interview, New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo expressed his disappointment and anger regarding leaked reports that suggested he rubbed people the wrong way. Mayo received the report from his brother and felt that the timing of its release was unusual.
Mayo said, “I went through the whole emotional cycle of first being angry. Angry at the point where I feel like I always treat people the same. I haven’t really changed in regards to that, and I have evolved as a coach, I have evolved as a man in my mid-30s.”
The report triggered a period of self-reflection for Mayo, who hopes that those who felt he rubbed them the wrong way would have talked about it with him.
Meanwhile, offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien reflected on the struggles of the Patriots’ offense as the final week of the season approaches. The team has been averaging a league-worst 14.6 points per game and has had issues with consistency, turnovers, and protection.
On a more positive note, special teams coach Cam Achord had nothing but praise for Matthew Slater, who has played more games for the Patriots than anyone except Tom Brady. Achord described Slater as the embodiment of an ideal football player, exhibiting strong leadership and unwavering competitiveness.
As the Patriots head into their final game of the season, Mayo, O’Brien, and Achord will be working to address their team’s struggles and honor the contributions of standout players like Slater.