Tag: Jerod Mayo

Jerod Mayo strongly swats down controversial ownership-Drake Maye report

Jerod Mayo addressed the report that ownership sought outside help with Drake Maye’s development

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo strongly swatted down a recent report that team ownership has looked outside of the organization for help in developing quarterback Drake Maye.

Mayo has consistently pointed to offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt as the one spearheading Maye’s development under center. So the report that ownership potentially colored outside of the lines raised more than a few eyebrows.

“We continue to sit here and say he’s developing at a good trajectory. Can we all agree on that? So all of those reports are false,” Maye said, when appearing on “The Greg Hill Show.” “They’re all false. None of those reports are true. Once again, it’s almost like talking out of both sides of our mouths.

“We’re sitting here saying he’s developing great, and to sit here and the story comes out that people are asking around how to develop a quarterback. …When you hear one person, ‘Oh, Drake’s not developing.’ Another person, ‘Oh, Drake’s had great plays.’ Who do you think is responsible for that? It’s Alex Van Pelt.”

Maye has played like an Offensive Player of the Year-worthy quarterback. Even given the many limitations on offense, he has opened things up in ways the Patriots haven’t seen since Tom Brady was under center.

His incredible on-field play has negated one of the worst offensive lines in football and a lacking cast of wide receivers. Even Super Bowl-winning head coach Sean McVay was left impressed by Maye’s performance after the Los Angeles Rams’ 28-22 win over the Patriots in Week 11.

“He looks like a stud. …He looks like he’s gonna be a special player for a long time, and he gave us fits today,” said McVay.

Jerod Mayo shares likelihood of Christian Barmore playing vs. Rams

There’s a chance Christian Barmore could see the field on Sunday

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo indicated there’s a chance that defensive tackle Christian Barmore could play in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Barmore returned to practice on Thursday for his first practice since being placed on the non-football injury list over the summer due to blood clots.

When healthy, the University of Alabama standout has been a key piece of the Patriots’ defense on the football field. He has recorded 133 total tackles and 12.5 sacks in three seasons. He had 64 tackles and 8.5 sacks in 17 games last year.

“There’s a chance,” Mayo said. “We have a meeting with the doctors after practice today. There is a chance. No, no, seriously. There is a chance.”

Barmore’s return would be a huge help for a Patriots defensive line that has missed him this season. Getting a player of his caliber back in the mix would be a big win for the team.

It would add even more firepower to the same defense that recorded nine sacks and 13 hits last week against Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.

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Patriots ownership reportedly ‘remains solidly behind Jerod Mayo’

The Krafts are reportedly still behind Jerod Mayo, even after a 3-7 run

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo has had a difficult season with the team currently sitting with a 3-7 record. However, Patriots owner Robert Kraft and team president Jonathan Kraft “remain solidly behind Mayo,” per NFL insider Albert Breer.

“My understanding is they remain solidly behind Jerod Mayo,” said Breer. “They have sympathy for some of the things he’s had to deal with this year. Some of the noise on the outside, obviously the roster is what it is.”

That would mean Mayo will likely return to coach for the team in 2025. This isn’t a one-and-done situation for the first-year head coach.

Hopefully, he can build some momentum from the team’s impressive 19-3 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 10. The pieces of the rebuild are starting to come together, and the team seems to be getting better down the stretch.

That starts largely with the play of rookie quarterback Drake Maye, who has adjusted to the starting quarterback role at a high level in recent weeks. There is still plenty of season to be had for a Patriots team looking to find its identity on both sides of the ball.

Bringing back Mayo in 2025 would at least provide stability for the upcoming season as the organization looks to find success in the post-Bill Belichick era.

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Patriots coach Jerod Mayo gives status update on OL Cole Strange

The Patriots might have to wait a little longer for Cole Strange’s return

There is hope that New England Patriots guard Cole Strange is in the home stretch of his recovery timetable, but when speaking with media members, coach Jerod Mayo made it clear that the guard is not ready to practice yet.

Strange has been out since last season battling a torn patella tendon injury. The 2022 first-round draft selection is an integral part of the Patriots’ offensive line when healthy. He had started in 27 games over the last two seasons, including all 17 in his rookie season.

The Patriots have struggled with inconsistency along the offensive line. Mayo even went as far as admitting his frustrations with the issues publicly.

When it comes to Strange, it appears that the organization will have to wait a little longer before he’s ready to practice.

Strange’s return will be a welcome one for an offensive line that needs all of the help it can get. The Patriots are taking a cautious approach with his health, as they look to work him back into the fold sooner rather than later.

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Jerod Mayo reveals timetable for Patriots DT Christian Barmore return

Jerod Mayo shared a potential window for Christian Barmore’s anticipated return

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo gave injury updates on some key players ahead of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.

According to Mayo, defensive tackle Christian Barmore is ahead of guard Cole Strange as far as a return timetable. There’s a chance that Barmore could start practicing this week or next week for the Patriots.

Barmore was originally placed on the non-football illness list this summer after being diagnosed with blood clots. Strange has been sidelined since last season with a torn patellar tendon.

The return of Barmore would be huge for a defensive line that has struggled with depth at multiple points this season. He has been an anchor for the line when he’s been healthy. He was also rewarded for his play with a four-year, $92 million deal in the offseason.

Barmore rejoining Keion White and Davon Godchaux along the defensive front could be a game-changer for the Patriots’ defense. All eyes will be on the Patriots’ injury report in the coming days.

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Jerod Mayo maps out personal expectations as Patriots coach

Jerod Mayo is expecting his own second-year leap

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is already looking to improve as he works his way through his first year as an NFL head coach.

The 2024 campaign has been a rocky run with the team currently sitting at 3-7 on the season. It hasn’t all been bad, and the team has responded to Mayo on the football field. They have won two of their last three games after he challenged them publicly by referring to them as “soft.”

The arrival of rookie quarterback Drake Maye has made things seem more hopeful as well. That along with the improved coaching, from Mayo down to all of the assistant coaches, has been a huge lift.

Mayo expects even more growth when he enters his second NFL season. Per the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan, the Patriots’ coach said he expects to make his “biggest jump” from Year 1 to Year 2.

It hasn’t been an easy run working with a rebuilding roster, but Mayo is pushing to get the best out of the group, while also taking in knowledge he hopes helps him be a better coach in the future.

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Jerod Mayo claims Drake Maye starting to take control of Patriots

Drake Maye is beginning to assert himself more as a team leader

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo claimed rookie quarterback Drake Maye is beginning to assert himself more as a leader, following the team’s 19-3 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

The North Carolina product helped keep the team ahead in the game, throwing for 184 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He went 15-of-25 in a game that was ultimately dominated by defense.

Not only is Maye making an impact on the football field, but Mayo claimed the 22-year-old quarterback is finding his voice in the locker room as well.

“Drake has addressed the offense numerous times,” said Mayo. “It goes back to, now he’s starting to take control of the offense and team. When you go out there and perform at a high level, that’s the first step. The next step is bringing others with you, and I think he’s on his way to doing that.”

Maye’s growth and development have been noticeable every week he steps onto the field. His confidence is growing by the week, and so is the confidence of the entire team as a result.

The Patriots have won two out of their last three games with the rookie quarterback finally starting to take charge.

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Jerod Mayo reveals reason for benching Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne

Jerod Mayo explained the decision to bench Kendrick Bourne

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo made an interesting decision before the team’s upset victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

He decided to bench veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne a week after his best performance since returning from the torn ACL he suffered last season. Bourne hauled in four receptions for 41 yards in the 20-17 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans last week.

Before the knee injury in 2023, Bourne led the team in receiving yards. He has clearly struggled this season with only eight receptions for 70 yards in total for the Patriots.

“There was a lot that went into that,” Mayo said on Bourne after the game. “We thought that was the best thing to do for us to give us the best chance to win. All of those guys bring a certain skill set to the game. We just didn’t know who was going to play more.

“It just played out that way. But I will say this, even though Bourne didn’t play today, he was the first one smiling when I walked in the locker room, and I’ve always appreciated that. Just his energy and excitement.”

Bourne, Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte have been three of the more productive wide receivers for the Patriots. Time will tell if Mayo’s decision was a one-off or if the Patriots continue to shift the focus away from Bourne this season.

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Patriots coach Jerod Mayo shares update on injured S Kyle Dugger

This is good news for the Patriots

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo gave an update on safety Kyle Dugger’s ankle injury.

Dugger has already been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears after missing practice the entire week. The injury has been nagging the veteran safety for multiple weeks, but according to Mayo, it isn’t expected to keep him out for the season.

“He’ll be back this year, for sure,” Mayo told media members, when fielding a question on Dugger.

Dugger has been an integral part of the Patriots’ defense since arriving in New England. He has recorded 378 tackles, 22 pass deflections, three forced fumbles and nine interceptions in five seasons.

In six games this season, he has 35 combined tackles, two pass deflections and one forced fumble.

Dugger’s eventual return could be a huge lift for the defense. The Patriots are currently missing both starting safeties with Jabrill Peppers still on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.

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Patriots rookie WR Ja’Lynn Polk opens up on NFL struggles

Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk is determined to get over his mental hump

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk has had a rough start to his NFL career.

The second-round pick of the 2024 NFL draft hasn’t been able to get into a rhythm. Dropped passes have been the biggest issue for the University of Washington product, who is doing everything he can to get over the hump.

Polk only has 10 catches for 78 yards and a touchdown through nine games on the season.

“I just feel like the media kind of mix up our words and try to put things in place that is not,” said Polk, via ABC6’s Ian Steele. “Coach Mayo is just holding me to a standard. Whenever he speaks about me, I believe he’s holding me to a standard. He believes in me, so I just got to keep pushing, getting better each and every day and doing what I’m supposed to do.”

There is still plenty of time for Polk to turn things around and make an impact this season. The team is hopeful that he can be a big part of the offensive rebuild in New England.

We’ll see if he can start getting things on track in Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.

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