With the New England Patriots firing Jerod Mayo as head coach, asking his predecessor’s opinion has become quite popular. Bill Belichick briefly touched on the subject on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday, and gave a bit more detail during a joint appearance on the Let’s Go! Podcast.
One part of the discussion, featuring former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cower, stands out in particular: Belichick complaining about a lack of shared vision between himself and other parts of the Patriots organization during his final years with the team.
“You need that shared vision between ownership and coaching and scouting.