Why Mike Vrabel is the right guy to lead the Patriots For much of the year, the questions surrounding Mayo’s job status were overblown. He was a rookie head coach being thrown into an incredibly ...

Weep not for nice guy Jerod Mayo. This wasn’t his fault. Smart, sensible, stoic, Mayo will be a coveted commodity for many decades as an NFL assistant coach, commentator, or just about anything ...

Food, sports, football, that’s what it’s all about." Despite letting Mayo go, though, Wilfork said Vrabel is the best guy to get his former Patriots "back on track." "I’m very happy for Vrabel.

Why the league cares New coach: Mike Vrabel (hired Jan. 12) Former coach: Jerod Mayo (fired Jan. 5) What happened: Mike Vrabel has returned to the Patriots after agreeing Sunday on a multiyear ...

Head coach Jerod Mayo of the New England Patriots looks on ... I’m not questioning if Vrabel’s the guy or not. I know Vrabel is a hell of a coach and I’m happy for Vrabel and for the ...

“Steadiness,” Mayo responded. “He’s a steady guy.” Mayo was asked if he could expand that thought a bit more. “I mean, there are a lot of different things I could say,” Mayo added.

“I never thought going into the season that Zeke Mayo would be the guy who could get more free throws than anybody else on ...

Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux had similar praise for Mayo, who coached Patriots linebackers for five seasons before ascending to the top job. “Jerod was a great person, great leader ...

“Mayo’s the one who found the future quarterback ... They should have never hired the guy and give him one year. You don’t give somebody a one-year opportunity to turn the Patriots around.” ...

It cost money, draft picks, and a raft of hard feelings. Do it again. Put nice guy Mayo on the shelf. If everybody wants Mike Vrabel, get ahead of the pack, spend some cash, and hire a proven guy ...