The only former head coach on the Patriots staff right now is Ben McAdoo, and he spent less than two seasons running the show with the Giants. Hardly a grizzled veteran. I think Mayo could use a true sounding board to help him navigate some of the land mines he’s been hitting.

The Patriots are now 3-8 and Jerod Mayo's unfit coaching qualities have suddenly become prime target for the ire of Patriot fans.

Injured Patriots captain David Andrews defended Jerod Mayo and compared the first-year coach to legend Bill Belichick.