A new era is officially upon the New England Patriots with training camp slated to start next Wednesday. This will be the first training camp without former coach Bill Belichick overseeing things in the last 24 years.
Jerod Mayo has been a part of many of those training camps as a player and assistant coach. Now, he’ll be embarking on his first NFL venture as a head coach. Most are banking on him to fail in his first season.
That shouldn’t come as a surprise considering he’s taking over a 4-13 team with a rookie quarterback, questionable offensive line and lack of proven talent at the skilled positions. It’s like getting dumped off in the middle of an ocean without a lifevest and asked to swim to shore.
However, Mayo is a focused and driven coach who learned under the best to ever do it. If there’s one man capable of righting the ship in New England, he’s the one for the job. It all starts next week at training camp.
Here’s the full roster for the Patriots by jersey number:
Sep 10, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (6) prepares for a game against the Philadelphia Eagles during the warm-up period at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 12, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk (1) makes a catch at minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 12, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver K.J. Osborn (2) makes a catch at minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 12, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas (3) works out at minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Bailey Zappe #4 of the New England Patriots passes during the 1st quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 24, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 26: Jabrill Peppers #5 of the New England Patriots celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty…
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