New England Patriots chairman and CEO Robert Kraft met with the media at Gillette Stadium to discuss the firing of former first-year head coach Jerod Mayo. Kraft relieved Mayo of his duties on Sunday after his team beat the Bills 23-16.
Robert Kraft bypassed a typical coaching search last year. After firing Jerod Mayo after one season, the Patriots owner can't repeat that same mistake.
In a tough match, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints with crucial plays by Baker Mayfield and Jalen McMillan to secure the victory.
Robert Kraft is taking responsibility for head coach Jerod Mayo's struggles in the 2024 season. The Patriots fired Mayo shortly after the team's Week
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is closing his second head coach since firing Bill Belichick. Jerod Mayo was hand picked to replace the man who brought six Super Bowl titles to Foxborough.
Breer directly noted the Patriots could've run "a sham interview process" simply because they are "desperate" to get to Vrabel, who has attracted interest from several other clubs and could be hired at any time. Additionally, Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz accused the Patriots of "blatantly" sidestepping the Rooney Rule:
The New England Patriots are interviewing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich as a head coaching candidate, The Athletic's
Mike Vrabel's year of not being an NFL head coach ended Sunday with the former New England Patriots linebacker on his way to a familiar place.
This comes two days after New England's owner, Robert Kraft, announced that head coach Jerod Mayo was fired following the team's disappointing 4-13 season.
Robert Kraft stayed true to his word by moving quickly to reach a deal with Mike Vrabel, a former New England linebacker, as the Patriots' new coach.
Baker Mayfield used his legs and arm to help the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch their fourth straight ... a year after it parted with longtime coach Bill Belichick. Owner Robert Kraft announced the firing in a statement shortly after New England closed ...
Wilfork says he supports Mike Vrabel's hiring as Patriots coach, but the team did not give Mayo much to work with.