Jerod Mayo

It was a good weekend for the first round quarterbacks…except for Drake Maye

August 11, 2024
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AP Photo/Mark Stockwell It was a good weekend for the first round quarterbacks in week one of the preseason. At least for five of the six that were drafted. Drake Maye did not play enough to make an impression.  Here is how the rookie quarterbacks did in limited action this weekend. Caleb Williams (First overall): 4/7, 95 yards, 101.8 passer rating Jayden Daniels (Second overall): 2/3, 45 yards, 1 rushing…

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Patriots 17 Panthers 3: Post Game Grades

August 9, 2024
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FOXBOROUGH- Our first installment of post game grades sees quarterback Joe Milton at the head of his class with an A. I thought he had a strong night as did the interior of the defensive line. Here are my grades for the Patriots after their 17-3 win over Carolina.  A QB Joe Milton: Milton threw for 54 yards and a touchdown pass while rushing for 25 yards. He gave the…

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Mayo gets to focus on football in tonight’s preseason opener

August 8, 2024
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It has been an eventful first training camp for Patriots Head Coach Jerod Mayo. After a busy off-season focused on hiring his staff, free agency and the draft, Mayo has gotten a taste of the turbulent world of an NFL head coach. From navigating injuries to the contract issues involving Davon Godchaux and Matthew Judon, Mayo has gotten a first hand look at just how unpredictable the life of an…

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Patriots announce five personnel changes for 2024

July 17, 2024
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The Patriots announced five personnel changes to the front office for the upcoming season.  Alonzo Highsmith was hired as a senior personnel executive, Casey Belongia joined the staff as an area scout (Midwest), Bob Kronenberg was hired as a pro scout and A.J. Richardson and Landon Simpson were hired as scouting assistants. The team also announced that four members of the scouting department received promotions. four members of the staff…

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Maye Day! Patriots sign Drake Maye

May 29, 2024
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The Patriots have signed first round pick Drake Maye. The team announced the signing yesterday afternoon. Maye signed a fully guaranteed four-year, $36.63 million deal that includes a $23.46 million signing bonus according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Getting Maye signed earlier than later is important for several reasons. For one, he can now focus on learning the offense and playing football. Typically most top ten picks get their deals done…

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Receivers will have an opportunity to compete in voluntary OTA’s

May 20, 2024
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Ju-Ju Smith-Schuster is healthy and ready to compete for playing time. The wide receiver position for the Patriots has been much maligned in recent years. Despite a concerted effort the last five years to upgrade the position, the production has not been there. The receiver room as a whole has been underwhelming.  The Patriots addressed the position once again this off-season by re-signing Kendrick Bourne, signing K.J Osborn and drafting…

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Voluntary Patriots OTA preview

May 20, 2024
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The Patriots kickoff voluntary OTA’s today in Foxboro. Head Coach Jerod Mayo is scheduled to meet with the media at 11:30 am. After he meets with the media, the team will practice for two hours and then six players will meet be made available to the media at 2:00 pm. The NFL allows teams to have team activities in three phases during the offseason. Today’s practice will be the first…

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Don’t read too much into what Mayo said about Drake Maye. It’s early

May 13, 2024
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The reaction to Patriots coach Jerod Mayo’s comments regarding Drake Maye have been the talk of this past weekend’s rookie mini-camp.  Mayo met with the media prior to Saturday’s practice and he was asked about his early impressions regarding Drake Maye.  “Early impressions of Drake? Look, he has a lot to work on. A lot to work on. But I have no doubt that he will put the time in….

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Entering his second NFL season, Gonzalez feeling good & ready to contribute

May 7, 2024
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Before we even got to truly see just how good Christian Gonzalez could be, his season was cut short in 2023. Now, the second-year corner from Oregon is feeling healthy and ready to go for 2024. “Healthy, excited to go, focused on just getting better and coming in every day and just keep getting back to work,” Gonzalez said to open his media availability on Tuesday when asked how he…

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