CINCINNATI -- New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was presented a game ball by owner Robert Kraft after Sunday's 16-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals to acknowledge his first career win.
Kraft delivered the ball to Mayo in the locker room, which led to a rousing cheer from players.
"It was special. I'm just appreciative of the opportunity," Mayo said, adding that he presented a game ball to executive director of player personnel Eliot Wolf for his first win in the role. "My message to the players was without them, I'm nothing.