Who is DeMarcus Covington and why is he the next Patriots defensive coordinator?With insiders. The two worked closely together, which hasn’t changed since 2020, when their responsibilities began to shift somewhat.
Mayo saw firsthand that Covington was his coach and that his long association with him did not hurt his cause. The same goes for him being one of the hottest young coaching prospects in the NFL. He interviewed for two defensive coordinator jobs last season, a sign the team felt ready to take the next step in his development, and he was selected as well. Team adjustments for the 2023 Senior Bowl.
The Patriots making Covington their next DC could also be tied to the entire team and coaching staff through 2024. The defense, led by Mayo and Steve Belichick as the de facto co-defensive coordinators, has been one of the best in football in recent seasons.Although this is still the case when hiring external staff, the steps taken have had a positive effect on the organization.
So Mayo seems to have adopted the “never change a winning team” mentality when looking for a coordinator.This story was originally published Thursday, Jan. 25, before Covington’s promotion was reported. Updated accordingly.
