In a shocking and candid interview, former New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo unleashed a scathing response to being fired by the team.
“I’m not going to sugarcoat it, I’m hurt,” Mayo said. “I’m hurt because I gave everything to that organization. I bled for them, I cried for them, I celebrated with them. And to be let go like that, it’s tough to swallow.”
Mayo, who served as the Patriots’ inside linebackers coach from 2019 to 2021 and was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2022, expressed his disappointment and frustration with the team’s decision.
“I thought I did a good job, I thought I helped the team,” Mayo said. “But I guess it wasn’t good enough. I guess I wasn’t the right guy for the job. And that’s okay. I’ll just take my talents elsewhere and show them what they’re missing.”
Mayo’s comments have sent shockwaves throughout the NFL, with many fans and analysts weighing in on the controversy.
“Jerod Mayo is a great coach and an even better person,” said one former Patriots player. “He deserved better than to be let go like that. I’m sure he’ll land on his feet and do great things elsewhere.”
The Patriots have yet to comment on Mayo’s departure, but sources close to the team say that the decision was made due to “philosophical differences” between Mayo and the team’s front office.
Regardless of the reason, one thing is clear: Jerod Mayo is not going down without a fight.
