Former Howard University quarterback and NFL assistant Pep Hamilton has been identified as one of the candidates interviewed for the New England Patriots’ head coaching vacancy. The news comes shortly after the team parted ways with Jerod Mayo following a challenging 4-13 season.
Mayo served just one season as the Patriots head coach. Despite a promising start with a road victory in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, the team's performance faltered, culminating in a disappointing record.
“For me, personally, this was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made,” team owner Robert Kraft stated while announcing Mayo’s departure.