Jerod Mayo, the head coach of the Patriots, filed for divorce from his wife recently because
For a Belichick devotee, the daunting responsibility of replacing Bill Belichick may lie ahead.
After Belichick and the team amicably parted ways on Thursday, Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo “projects to be a, if not the, leading contender” to take over as head coach, according to
Before it was announced and before he left Tennessee, former Titans coach Mike Vrabel—who, like Mayo, was a player under Belichick—was connected to the Patriots position.
Whoever is hired will have a difficult task ahead of them after Belichick, but the fan base could be more accommodating to someone with Patriots connections.
Mayo is well-liked in the organization and has been a member of the Patriots coaching staff since the 2019 campaign.
