It’s been an interesting offseason for Jerod Mayo.
A rising star in NFL coaching ranks thanks to his work with the Patriots’ defense, Mayo was set to interview for the Carolina Panthers’ vacant head-coaching position back in early January.
But after the Patriots released a transparent statement mapping out their offseason priorities — including keeping Mayo in Foxborough — the former All-Pro linebacker pulled his name out of the running for other coaching positions around the league.
In the months that followed, New England remained mum on what exactly Mayo’s new role within the organization is.