From Lou Saban to Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots organization employed 14 head coaches over its first 64 years of existence. On Wednesday, No. 15 was officially introduced: Jerod Mayo.
It remains to be seen how Mayo’s coaching credentials will eventually stack up against his predecessors, and whether he will truly usher in a “new era” for the team. At least in one respect he has already been able to do that, though.
Mayo is the first Black head coach in Patriots history. The 37-year-old is very much cognizant of the honor and responsibility that comes with it.