It’s been a disappointing season for first-year head coach Jerod Mayo and the New England Patriots.
But even amid the lackluster returns on the field and the growing pains from Mayo on the sideline, the 38-year-old coach was reportedly given a vote of confidence by Patriots’ ownership amid this daunting season.
“While there hasn’t been a public vote of confidence for the head coach from the Kraft family, Patriots leadership is standing by Mayo,” The Athletic’s Dianna Russini wrote on Saturday. “Just as discussions about the next NFL hiring cycles heat up, team owner Robert Kraft has privately assured those close to him that he’s committed to giving his first-year head coach the time and resources he needs to grow into the role.