FILE - Newly-named New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo faces reporters, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, during an NFL football news conference, in Foxborough, Mass. Jerod Mayo was clear when he was hired as the New England Patriots new coach that he wanted to empower his new staff with the freedom to have a voice both on the sideline and in the meeting rooms. Mayo announced the addition of 17 new assistants this week, who will support himself and his trio of new offensive coordinator.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jerod Mayo was clear when he was hired as the New England Patriots new coach that he wanted to empower his new staff with the freedom to have a voice both on the sideline and in the meeting rooms.