Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo After Disastrous First Season as Head Coach

Mayo's tenure was marred by poor performance, inexperience, and internal challenges, leading to his dismissal after a 4-13 season.

Jerod Mayo was fired as head coach of the New England Patriots after just one season, following a second consecutive 4-13 record for the team.
Owner Robert Kraft admitted responsibility for Mayo's struggles, stating that he placed him in a role he wasn't fully prepared for at this stage of his career.
Mayo's lack of NFL coaching experience outside of New England hindered his ability to build a strong coaching staff, resulting in a team of mostly first-time coordinators and assistants.
Incidents such as playing cards with players on a flight after a significant loss and inconsistent discipline highlighted Mayo's difficulties in balancing authority and approachability as a leader.
The Patriots are now searching for a new head coach, with speculation surrounding candidates like former Titans coach Mike Vrabel and others.