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1 surprising Patriots player who will make or break 2024 NFL season

The New England Patriots are entering a new era under first-year head coach Jerod Mayo. Mayo is a former Patriots linebacker who learned under the tutelage of Bill Belichick. Mayo comes highly recommended, but nobody really knows what to expect from the Patriots during his first year as head coach.

One thing is for certain — it will look different than the Bill Belichick years.

But that doesn't have to be a bad thing. Mayo comes highly recommended by some names with some clout around New England. This includes former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski.