Numerous reports suggest that former New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo struggled with discipline during his tenure.

Pats fans were rooting for him. But as verbal missteps continued, it became obvious Mayo lacked the proper amount of head-coach training.

Eliot Wolf is expected to return as the lead personnel executive for the New England Patriots, per The Athletic’s Chad Graff. The news on Wolf comes after Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced the team’s decision to fire Jerod Mayo as head coach. Some wondered if a potential Mayo firing could lead to the team blowing the entire operation up.

Popular NFL Analyst Kevin Wildes believes the New England Patriots should get off the “nostalgia drug” to regain their winning ways.

After enjoying one of the lengthiest periods of coaching stability under Bill Belichick, the Patriots are going the one-and-done rout with Jerod Mayo.

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo departs after answering questions following an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. Mayo was fired shortly after the news conference. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) AP

The New England Patriots fired coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday shortly after the team completed a 4-13 season. Mayo, 38, was in his first season on the job after replacing legendary Bill Belichick after last season. The move was made after the Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-16 to halt a six-game losing streak.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft cited wanting to return to championship contention as soon as possible as a reason for the change.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Monday blamed himself for having to fire Jerod Mayo, saying he put the first-year head coach in an "untenable" situation.Kraft met with the media one day

Under Mike Vrabel, New England’s coaching staff is going to look a whole lot different than it did in 2024. A handful of assistants already know they won’t be back, offensive coordinator interviews have begun,

On Friday, it was reported that the New England Patriots interviewed Chicago Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown for their offensive coordinator job, and have requested an interview with Los Angeles Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady.

Change has begun in New England, and many — including at least one former Patriots player — believe that’s a good thing. The Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as their new head coach Sunday, just one week after firing Jerod Mayo following a 4-13 season.