Overview

• New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has remained tight-lipped about his future with the team, amidst rumors that this could be his last season.
• Linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, who has been seen as a potential successor to Belichick, has expressed readiness to take on a head coaching role, despite a report suggesting he had rubbed some people the wrong way in the organization.
• Mayo has defended his leadership style, stating that sometimes it's necessary to rub people the wrong way in order to drive improvement.
• Belichick has stated that he remains committed to the team and the players, and that they deserve his best every day.
• The Patriots are currently projected to select No. 3 in the NFL draft following a disappointing season.