Jerod Mayo might have clarified his comments about labeling the Patriots as a “soft team” on Monday.
But the damage might have already been done, at least when it comes to the media cycle.
Bill Belichick already called out the Patriots’ new head coach on Monday, saying he was “hurt” that some of his former players were criticized by Mayo. Even Mayo’s former teammate in Devin McCourty had questions over Mayo’s choice of words during NBC’s NFL coverage on Sunday.
Speaking on Monday afternoon, Hunter Henry was one of several Patriots asked on WEEI about Mayo’s initial insinuation that New England has a “soft” team in place.