Brandon Aiyuk’s disinterest in the Patriots was further proof that the dynasty days are over, with a new reality that some players aren’t itching to play in New England.
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo confronted the situation when asked about the narratives surrounding the Aiyuk situation on Sunday, acknowledging that his team is working from the ground up.
“Yeah, look, we’re always trying to get better,” Mayo told reporters when asked if it’s difficult to hear that the Patriots aren’t a desirable destination. “I think Aiyuk is still in San [Francisco] right now, and he didn’t go to some other teams as well.