Following a disappointing 8-9 season, and with New England’s coaching staff in need of an overhaul, the Patriots issued a transparent statement on Thursday regarding their personnel.
In a team release, the Patriots and Bill Belichick announced that they have “begun contract extension discussions with Jerod Mayo that would keep him with the team long-term.”
In addition, the Patriots “will begin interviewing for offensive coordinator candidates beginning next week,” signaling that the franchise will either move on from Matt Patricia as play-caller or augment his role on the coaching staff.
Installing new leadership on the offensive side of the ball was the first domino expected to fall over a busy offseason for Belichick and the front office.