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Patriots legend questions Jerod Mayo’s coaching after ‘soft’ comment

Devin McCourty calls out Jerod Mayo after “soft” comment

New England Patriots legend Devin McCourty clearly wasn’t a fan of Patriots coach Jerod Mayo questioning the team’s toughness, following Sunday’s 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Mayo claimed the Patriots were a “soft football team across the board” after they got pushed around and dominated in the trenches against a struggling team with one of the worst records in the NFL.

However, McCourty, Mayo’s former teammate, pushed back against that remark during NBC’s pregame coverage of Sunday Night Football, as transcribed by Pro Football Network’s Dakota Randall.

“The first thing I think of is toughness isn’t a skill set,” said McCourty. “You don’t need to be fast or do anything special to be tough. The second part of that is: Why, Jerod? Why is this team not tough?

“When you hear a team isn’t tough and they are soft, you think, ‘What is the head coach doing? How is he getting them ready to go?’ Mayo and that staff have a lot of questions to answer going in the next week.”

McCourty isn’t the only former Patriot who disagreed with Mayo’s comments. Former coach Bill Belichick also came to the team’s defense during a segment on “The Pat McAfee Show.”

It’s important to keep in mind that Mayo is a rookie head coach learning on the job. However, he’s going to need to adapt quickly to put an end to this already disastrous season.

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Devin McCourty says Jerod Mayo tried to get him to join coaching staff

Devin McCourty says he was offered a coaching opportunity

Former New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty revealed Patriots coach Jerod Mayo offerered him a position on the staff.

McCourty currently works for NBC Sports, after retiring from the NFL in 2023.

Mayo created a buzz this week when he said he would welcome Tom Brady on his coaching staff in New England. As it stands right now, the Patriots currently have two former players as assistant coaches in inside linebackers coach Dont’a Hightower and assistant wide receivers coach Tiquan Underwood.

McCourty respectfully declined Mayo’s offer, for now.

“I’m old and washed up. He tried to get me to coach,” McCourty told Kay Adams on “Up & Adams”. “That’s his thing with all the older guys. He said, ‘I don’t know if they’ll walk in back playing, but we got a spot for them on the staff.’ But nah, those hours aren’t meant for my life right now.”

McCourty would certainly bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the coaching staff, as the safety remained a staple on the Patriots defensive unit for many years.

He still remains close with Mayo to this day. However, the time isn’t right for him to return as a coach right now. But in the future, who knows?

Devin McCourty has wild draft plan Patriots fans could get behind

Devin McCourty explains what he would do if he chose the Patriots’ first three draft picks

Former New England Patriots safety and current NFL analyst Devin McCourty has an NFL draft scenario that will probably excite fans. Here’s a hint: the scenario deals exclusively with the offensive side of the football.

The Patriots certainly need upgrades on offense, starting with the quarterback position. The organization attended both pro days for LSU’s Jayden Daniels and North Carolina’s Drake Maye last week. They have also met with other quarterbacks throughout the pre-draft process.

But quarterback is not the only position that needs upgrades on offense.

The Patriots could also use an explosive playmaking wide receiver to help build the offense around the quarterback. Just recently, they met with UNC wide receiver Devontez Walker, while at the Tar Heels pro day.

McCourty spoke at the organization’s pre-draft event for season-ticket holders and very clearly laid out how he would handle the draft, as transcribed by ESPN’s Mike Reiss.

“As much as I love defense, I would love to see first round/offense, second round/offense, third round/offense. Just keep it rolling and go get offensive guys! That’s where it’s needed the most,” said McCourty.

This would certainly be a way to reignite a unit that has been dismal over the past two seasons. Although it’s probably not the way the draft is going to go, this would be a plan that many fans could get behind.

Jason McCourty jokes on brother while discussing Patriots’ draft plans

Jason McCourty turned the Patriots’ draft situation into a hilarious joke on his brother Devin

Former New England Patriots corner and current NFL Network analyst Jason McCourty had a hilarious take on what the organization should do with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

The consensus by many is that the team should draft a quarterback, as the team prepares to build for the future. Others have suggested a playmaking wide receiver, such as Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr.

Whatever the case may be, when appearing on “Good Morning Football” on Wednesday, McCourty joked about what the team should stay away from, while ribbing his brother, Devin McCourty, in the process.

The 2024 NFL draft is set to take place in a little less than a month. New England will need to make sure they hit on this entire draft, especially after failing to address several holes in free agency.

Rodney Harrison took issue with portrayal of Bill Belichick in new Patriots docuseries

Rodney Harrison was not a fan of how “The Dynasty: New England Patriots” treated Bill Belichick

Former New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison was not pleased with how much was left out of “The Dynasty: New England Patriots,” which is the docuseries that is making quite a wave on Apple TV+.

He sat down for an interview with fellow safety Devin McCourty, who was also not pleased with the documentary in his own right.

“It didn’t tell the stories of like me coming and Corey Dillon,” Harrison told McCourty, per a video via Pro Football Talk. “I interviewed for five or six hours when I was in New York, and all they had me saying was, ‘(Expletive) them all. (Expletive) them all.’ That’s it.”

Harrison, who is a Patriots Hall of Famer, signed with the team as a free agent back in 2003 and ended up spending six seasons with the organization. He tallied 446 combined tackles during his run in New England and was a part of three Super Bowl-winning teams.

However, judging by the docuseries, you would not have known how Harrison even came to New England. He told McCourty that him coming to New England was left out of the documentary.

Harrison also stood up for coach Bill Belichick. Many are claiming the docuseries is one-sided, and Harrison’s statements certainly added credence to that feeling.

“He gives guys who are the underdog an opportunity. No one talks about that,” Harrison said. “When everybody else is done with a guy, he brings in a Corey Dillion, he brings in a Randy Moss, he brings in a Rodney Harrison. And I just don’t think he got enough credit, enough respect, enough props. This dude is the greatest coach of all-time.”

The docuseries has been creating a bit of a stir ever since its debut. Even those connected with that timeframe do not approve of it.  At the very least, it has made for compelling television and an even greater conversation.

Devin McCourty feels ‘kinda duped’ by new ‘Dynasty’ docuseries

Devin McCourty admitted he felt “duped” by all of the negativity in the new docuseries “The Dynasty: New England Patriots”

Devin McCourty did not have a rave review of “The Dynasty: New England Patriots” docuseries on Apple TV+. The former New England Patriots safety opened up about his feelings toward the documentary.

“I felt like I got kinda duped,” McCourty said in an interview with former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison, via Pro Football Talk. “I was like, ‘Man, this is gonna be great. Like the storytelling, we’re talking about this and we’re talking about that.’ Everything that we all gave to the 20 years that it encompassed, it only hit anything that was negative.”

The Rutgers product had a big hand in several of the Patriots’ best seasons. He was a three-time Super Bowl champion that helped the organization fully cement itself among the best in NFL history. He was there for most of it and was ultimately named a member of the Patriots All-Dynasty Team.

It’s no secret that everything wasn’t perfect behind closed doors for the Patriots throughout their dynasty run, but McCourty still feels like the docuseries left a lot of the key positive details out.

If anything, it’s a good reminder that things may not always be what they seem.

Devin McCourty recognizes Chiefs’ push for next great dynasty

Devin McCourty believes the Kansas City Chiefs will go all in to try to surpass the Patriots’ dynasty

Former New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty believes the Kansas City Chiefs have a real chance at asserting dominance in the NFL the way the Patriots did over the years.

Kansas City is fresh off their third Super Bowl victory in five years, and they are showing no signs of slowing down. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already being thrusted into the conversation as one of the all-time greats, even though he feels he isn’t ready to be compared to Tom Brady.

McCourty knows a thing or two about winning Super Bowls. He was part of three Super Bowl-winning teams with the Patriots.

McCourty appeared on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” on Wednesday and put into perspective what the Chiefs are doing.

“Travis Kelce will be hanging on as long as possible to play,” McCourty said. “I think the Hunt family will be pouring in whatever amount of money that [general manager Brett] Veach and [coach Andy] Reid think they need. Like, why wouldn’t you? You’re this close and you have, like, we keep seeing all of these graphics where they keep putting Mahomes and Brady after his first seven years or six years—whatever it is, or at the age of this.

“They understand we have somebody who is very rare and as awesome as Brady was. We’re one year removed from him playing football, and we’re already talking about a guy that could possibly catch him. I think Kansas City will pour every single resource into not just trying to catch the Patriots or be even, [but] to, like, set something that will never be caught.”

There have been tons of debates as to whether or not Mahomes is ready to surpass Brady. Fans are even debating on whether Travis Kelce or Rob Gronkowski is the greatest tight end of all time.

One thing that isn’t a debate, however, is that the Chiefs are the next great dynasty.

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Kendrick Bourne on Mac Jones, void left by Devin McCourty’s departure and more

Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne spoke about Mac Jones’ tough season in New England, the void left by Devin McCourty and more

On a Radio Row jam-packed with legendary NFL players, both past and present, Kendrick Bourne also garnered some of the spotlight with candid and insightful comments about the Patriots, the team he has competed for since 2021

The 28-year-old, who also played four seasons with the 49ers, sat down with USA TODAY’s Christian D’Andrea to speak about all things New England Patriots.  

Bourne, a pending free agent who is currently rehabbing and progressing “ahead of schedule,” agreed with D’Andrea when asked if Mac Jones was “done dirty.” 

“I think it was just more the environment for him and not gelling with the OC or the head coach,” said Bourne. 

Still, Bourne thinks Jones will remain a Patriot – maybe as a backup if New England drafts a QB, or even as a starter.

“I think he’s too valuable (to lose),” said Bourne. 

Bourne made sure to leave no doubt that he remains a member of “Team Mac, for sure.”  

Within their conversation, the receiver who has 21 career receiving TDs, also spoke about the huge void left by the departure of Devin McCourty, where he sees Bill Belichick in 2025, and his thoughts on new Pats coach Jerod Mayo, who he anticipates will be a players coach.  

Check out the full interview at the top of the page.

Devin McCourty believes change of scenery could be good for Mac Jones

Devin McCourty gave an honest answer when sharing his thoughts on Mac Jones’ future in New England

Former New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty has a plan in regards to what the organization should do with quarterback Mac Jones next season.

Jones’ struggles were well-documented last year. The 2021 first-round draft pick finished the year throwing for 2,120 yards, 10 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

Jones’ progression has fluctuated in New England. He had a promising rookie campaign in 2021. The Alabama product threw for 3,801 yards, 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions and got selected for the Pro Bowl. He then struggled in 2022 with defensive coach Matt Patricia serving as the offensive coordinator.

New England brought in longtime offensive play-caller Bill O’Brien in hopes that there would be improvement offensively, but Jones continued to struggle.

Multiple former members of the Patriots organization have weighed in on the quarterback’s future in New England. McCourty spoke on the “Eye on Foxborough” podcast earlier this week, and he believes a change of scenery would do Jones some good.

“Right now, without having that offensive coordinator, if you’re asking my opinion, I’d move on from Mac, start from scratch,” said McCourty, as transcribed by MassLive.com’s Karen Guregian. “I think it would help him to be elsewhere … So I think if the opportunity comes to trade him, I think it will help both sides.”

A reset for both Jones and the Patriots wouldn’t necessarily be the worst thing in the world. Whatever decision is ultimately made could be riding on what New England does with the third overall selection in the 2024 NFL draft.

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Devin McCourty made strong case for Bill Belichick as Cowboys coach

Devin McCourty believes the Cowboys should pursue Bill Belichick

The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Green Bay Packers by a 48-32 margin on Sunday afternoon. This included trailing in the game at one point by a 27-7 score.

Several NFL personalities chimed in, including former New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty, who believes Bill Belichick would have had the Cowboys more prepared if he coached the team.

The loss ended what was a 12-6 season for Dallas. It was also the second loss in a wild card playoff game in three years for the organization. Decisions are going to have to be made, as talented Cowboys teams continue to fall short.

McCourty implored for the organization to make Belichick the next head coach, as transcribed by WEEI’s Mike Kadlick.

“If Bill Belichick is the guy that comes in there, this team will never show up for a playoff game like that,” said McCourty. “That’s one thing I promise you. …If they have the opportunity to get Coach Belichick in there, you don’t turn that down.”

It will be interesting to see what the Cowboys do and where Belichick lands with both parties clearly needing a fresh start.

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