"Jerod learned a lot from Bill in the tactical background. But they're each special individuals. I've gotten to know Jerod over the last 15 years and, I picked him five years ago to be our next head coach. He's very special, and it's great that he had the ability to train under Bill."
"The accuracy of Kraft's timeline could be disputed, but the fact is that the Patriots viewing Mayo as Belichick's successor did not happen overnight. The former linebacker and team captain even received a contractual guarantee that he would eventually take over."
"When Belichick and the Patriots parted ways in January, that succession plan was put into action."
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