Per Jason Ounpraseuth of NESN, reporter Evan Lazar of the New England Patriots’ web site raised eyebrows when he stated throughout the newest version of the “Catch 22” podcast that the group’s locker room was “teetering on mutiny,” partially as a result of first-year head coach Jerod Mayo continues to play struggling veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett over promising rookie Drake Maye.
Mayo spoke with reporters on Friday and stated he hadn’t “heard” Lazar’s phrases. The coach was subsequently requested if he feels “like there’s frustration within the locker room” as 1-3 New England prepares to host the 1-3 Miami Dolphins this Sunday.
“It’s at all times irritating while you’re not profitable,” Mayo acknowledged, as shared by Chris Mason of MassLive. “The blokes put a number of work in and everybody desires to attempt to discover a resolution proper now whereas we’re going via this transition. So persons are undoubtedly annoyed and that’s a traditional human response. I really feel fairly good about the way in which that we’re going.
“I used the analogy the morning: It’s virtually like flying via the clouds however you must use the devices till you get to clear skies. Once I took this job, I knew the lumps would come. It’s a part of the transition.”
ESPN stats present that the Patriots will enter the weekend ranked final within the NFL with a mean of 112.3 passing yards per sport and thirty first with a mean of 13.0 factors scored per contest this season. With that stated, it is extensively believed Mayo and others inside the group don’t need Maye to take unnecessary beatings whereas enjoying behind an offensive line that has surrendered a complete of 11 sacks during the last two weeks of motion.
Patriots insider Karen Guregian of MassLive reported on Friday that “the gamers stay in Mayo’s nook” no matter Lazar’s authentic statements which have since been edited.
“When MassLive requested one trusted defensive veteran if Mayo had already misplaced the room – presenting the query as true or false – he rapidly responded: ‘Manner false,'” Guregian continued. “He shook his head, saying that was the farthest factor from the reality.”
Security Jabrill Peppers went on the report and insisted that Mayo nonetheless “has the locker room” coming off New England’s 30-13 loss on the San Francisco 49ers final Sunday.
“He’s an ideal coach,” Peppers stated about Mayo. “He is aware of what he’s speaking about. He’s performed not only here however within the league and made it to the best stage. He listens. He’s a playful man, however when it’s time to work, it’s time to work, you realize what I imply? We love enjoying for former gamers who perceive it out of your perspective and now, his new perspective as a coach, and methods to go about issues.”
As of Friday afternoon, DraftKings Sportsbook listed New England as a one-point favourite in opposition to Miami. Sunday’s matchup at Gillette Stadium seemingly is not a must-win sport for Mayo’s tenure and job safety with the Patriots, however it may develop into a must-win-or-make-a-quarterback-change contest relying on how New England’s gamers really really feel concerning the Brissett-Maye state of affairs.
