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Despite reports that Jerod Mayo could be fired depending on the outcome of the final four games of the season, the New England Patriots first-year head coach's job is reportedly safe.
Per Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Patriots owner Robert Kraft "has privately assured those close to him" that New England is "committed" to giving Mayo "the time and resources he needs to grow into the role."
According to Russini, the Patriots hired Mayo with the understanding that the transition "wouldn't be seamless." Mayo, who took over for legendary coach Bill Belichick, has led New England to a 3-10 season thus far and has a handful of tough matchups to close out the year.