It’s a new era for the New England Patriots with Jerod Mayo stepping in as the successor to the greatest coach of all time, Bill Belichick.
On Wednesday, the Patriots’ newly-hired head coach conducted an introductory press conference, alongside owner Robert Kraft, before assembled media, family members and players.
The Patriots haven’t made a coaching hire in 24 years, which is nearly a quarter of a century. Mayo is an individual that worked his way up from a rookie first-round draft pick to a perennial team captain for the Patriots, and now, he’s managed to do the same as an inside linebackers coach to head coach.
Success seems to follow Mayo wherever he goes, and the Patriots are hoping that remains the case as the team embarks on a much-needed rebuild in the offseason.
Here are some key takeaways from Wednesday’s press conference: