"It was clear to most during the Patriots' 2024 season that many changes were needed in the following offseason, starting with the coaching staff. Although it was difficult to conclude that Jerod Mayo wasn't the right guy for the job at the time, too many instances proved he wasn't ready for what the team needed in the post-Bill Belichick era. Depending on who you ask, that was apparent at various points in the season, with some even suggesting it before the regular season began."
"But Robert Kraft waited until after the Week 18 game to decide to let go of who he felt was the proper successor to the greatest coach of all time, putting New England in another unfamiliar situation going into the 2025 offseason. It ultimately led to who fans wanted for the job all along: Mike Vrabel, and that decision has already proven to have been the right one."
During the Patriots' 2024 season many changes were deemed necessary, beginning with coaching. Jerod Mayo showed moments of promise but repeatedly proved unprepared for leading in the post-Bill Belichick era. Robert Kraft delayed the decision until after Week 18, then fired Mayo, creating instability ahead of the 2025 offseason. The move ultimately brought Mike Vrabel, a widely desired hire, and has been validated by early results. Kraft later appeared on a podcast, accepted responsibility for the timing and financial cost of the firing, described it as one of the toughest and most expensive decisions in team ownership, and said "that's on me."
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