"Mayo isn't credited with doing much successfully during his tenure, but there is one move he seems to have gotten right: trading linebacker Joshua Uche. Although it received some backlash at the time, it's clear in the years since that it was the right move."
"Besides his standout year in 2022 when he logged 27 combined tackles, nine for a loss, 14 quarterback hits, two forced fumbles, and 11.5 sacks, Uche hasn't come close to replicating that performance."
"Maybe what the Chiefs sent in return wasn't the best, since it was just for a sixth-round draft pick, but that's far more than what they could have gotten had they kept him around for another season."
Jerod Mayo's era with the New England Patriots is generally seen as unsuccessful, particularly leading to a disappointing 2024 season. However, the trade of linebacker Joshua Uche stands out as a positive move. Uche had a standout year in 2022 but has struggled since, leading to stints with the Chiefs and Eagles before signing with the Dolphins for the 2026 season. The trade, although initially criticized, has proven to be wise as Uche's performance declined, supporting Mayo's assessment of the player.
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