Everyone on the Patriots team, including the head coach, needs to improve.
Jerod Mayo, whose team is 1-6 going into Week 8, is the target of increasing criticism from NFL fans and the media. Even New England greats who have a connection to Mayo are criticizing the first-year head coach because things have gone so out of control for the team.
Like Devin McCourty, Ty Law was the most recent Patriots legend to give Mayo a direct message.
In order to receive the material back through his microphone, he needs to do more than simply delegate and be there coaching. “You must actively participate,” Law stated on Tuesday’s episode of “The Greg Hill Show” on WEEI. “In addition to coaching the players, I also make those modifications at halftime and, if necessary, walk into that offensive huddle on the sideline. You know what, if you have to defend yourself? Leave the sidelines. “Hey, coordinator of offense.” I must go speak with the defense because they are quite soft if you plan to delegate.
The Patriots, who will face a struggling New York Jets club fresh off a humiliating primetime loss, have a fantastic opportunity on Sunday. However, the calls for Mayo to have a shorter leash only will intensify if its most formidable foe flattens New England once more.