Worse, though, has been the way the Patriots have been losing. The team has elevated rookie Drake Maye into the starting role, and there is little doubt that he has star potential, with a big arm and impressive accuracy.

The Patriots were within reach of drafting him with the No. 34 overall pick, but they opted to trade that pick to the Chargers, who moved up to take him instead. Meanwhile, the Patriots moved down to No. 37 and used that pick on Ja’Lynn Polk.

The New England Patriots are expected to retain Jerod Mayo as the head coach going into the 2025 season, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Mayo has struggled in his first season as head coach with the Patriots.

The Krafts reportedly want to keep Jerod Mayo as head coach in 2025 unless "things go off the rails" or he loses the locker room over the final three weeks.

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo indicated on Thursday that the tight end room was the most consistent room for the organization. The tight ends have been a major source of production for the offense, as rookie quarterback Drake Maye has leaned heavily on Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper this season.

The Krafts reportedly believe Jerod Mayo "is the leader" for the Patriots moving forward. Read more on Boston.com.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo showed some aggression Sunday against the Bills. Mayo called a fake punt on fourth-and-2 from deep within the Patriots’ territory. Long snapper Joe Cardona direct snapped to safety/punt protector Dell Pettus, who rushed up the middle for 2 yards and a first down.

The New England Patriots have just two games left in their 2024 campaign, which hasn't exactly gone the way they would like. New England, in their first season under head coach Jerod Mayo and executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf,

Head coach Jerod Mayo appreciates just how good Chargers rookie Ladd McConkey is. He recently called the former Georgia standout a player that his Patriots need to "keep an eye on