Mayo: Comment on Pats’ offense was ‘defensive’

Mayo describes Patriots' offensive strategy as 'defensive'

ESPN NFL reporter Mike Reiss covers the New England Patriots and Coach Jerod Mayo's recent missteps. Mayo admitted to a mistake in how he answered a question about playcalling after a loss to the Cardinals, which could have appeared as a slight towards coordinator Alex Van Pelt. Mayo clarified his comments, acknowledging his learning process as a first-year head coach. The Patriots, with a 3-11 record, have had a challenging season under Mayo's leadership. Despite initial struggles, team owner Robert Kraft has expressed patience and faith in Mayo's ability to connect with and ...