Here’s a list of coaches the Patriots have interviewed (or requested) to replace Mayo. Bookmark this page to keep track as New England continues the search.

Mayo was swiftly fired by the Patriots after their Week 18 win over the Buffalo Bills in the regular season finale. It’s shocking that the handpicked coach by owner Robert Kraft only lasted a year at the job. Now, the Patriots must undergo a head coaching search for a second straight year.

It sounds like Jerod Mayo went a bit too far in his quest to bring a different attitude and method than his predecessor, Bill Belichick, with the New England Patriots.

From a lack of talent on the roster to his inexperience and struggles with discipline, Mayo had little chance to succeed in New England.

Mazzulla has also survived varying reports that he might be fired, especially after the team lost to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals during his first year in charge. Having been given a second chance (unlike Mayo), he guided the Celtics to a championship in 2024.

Jerod Mayo, the NFL wonder-turned-head coach of the New England Patriots, ended his latest career stint within a year of starting it. His wife, Chantel Rostant, who has been vocal about her husband’s success over the years,

Owner Robert Kraft announced the firing in a statement shortly after New England closed its 4-13 season with a 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills.

When Robert Kraft hired Jerod Mayo a year ago, he felt he’d identified the right person to follow Bill Belichick.

"It’s not that Jerod’s [way] was definitely wrong. But I can’t say I’ve seen that before.” The post This move by Jerod Mayo after a loss reportedly ‘surprised’ Patriots team personnel appeared first on Boston.

With the victory, the Patriots lost the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft. They currently own the No. 4 overall pick after finishing the season with a 4-13 record. Mayo was asked to give a response to Patriots fans who might have been upset by the team winning a game they would have greatly benefitted from losing.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is known for his honesty in press conferences. Mazzulla, who has been at the helm with the Celtics since taking over as