Coach Jerod Mayo had an honest response when asked about San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk snubbing the New England Patriots in a trade.
The Patriots had been heavily linked to Aiyuk in rumors throughout the offseason. The organization reportedly wanted to stick with their younger wide receivers, a group that has been getting praised by fellow teammates throughout training camp.
The Patriots are looking to rebuild after a 4-13 season in 2023. Mayo met with the media on Sunday, and he acknowledged the organization needed to take care of business on the field.
“When we start to win games, guys will want to come here. When we establish the culture, the roster, guys will be excited,” said Mayo, via 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Alex Barth.
Jerod Mayo asked about Brandon Aiyuk and the Patriots not being a destination: “When we start to win games, guys will want to come here. When we establish the culture, the roster, guys will be excited.”
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) August 11, 2024
This is certainly a respectable take from Mayo, given how the Patriots have struggled over the last couple of seasons.
The Patriots are in the middle of a rebuilding process, and it might be a while before star free agents flock to Gillette Stadium.