Patriots fans have been told that Jerod Mayo is an important member of the coaching staff. They know players respect him, and that team owner Robert Kraft made re-signing the former Patriots linebacker a top priority this offseason. Bill Belichick obviously thinks highly of Mayo, too.
But what does Mayo do behind the scenes that makes him so integral to New England’s defense? Defensive lineman Lawrence Guy offered insight from a player’s perspective.
“Jerod is a good coach and he has an aspiration of trying to get better,” Guy said during a recent appearance on NBC Sports Boston’s “Next Pats” podcast, as transcribed by Pats Pulpit.