After the New England Patriots nearly defeated the Buffalo Bills in Week 16 with their season all but over, discussions of Jerod Mayo's future reignited. And while some believe the first-year coach should get fired following the Patriots' 2024 season, that doesn't appear to be the case, per Ian Rapoport on X.
“The Patriots are still playing hard for Jerod Mayo,” Tom Pelissero said ahead of Monday Night Football. “They showed that yesterday in Buffalo, which would seem to bode well for Mayo getting a second year in New England.”
Adding to Pelissero's report, Rapoport clarified what the Patriots could do with their first-year head coach.