Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has received his share of criticism amid a 3-12 first season through 15 games in charge following the departure of Bill Belichick.
And while Mayo’s job status is reportedly looking fairly safe through 2025, the embattled rookie coach has won one of the most important voices in the locker room.
Quarterback Drake Maye, who (like Mayo) is a rookie, spoke up in defense of the head coach and the rest of New England’s coaching staff following Sunday’s 24-21 loss to the Bills.
“Just trying to block out that noise,” Maye said when asked about the narratives swirling around the team’s coaches.