Jerod Mayo reportedly part of Patriots' offensive coordinator interviews
BOSTON -- When the Patriots released a statement announcing their intention to retain linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, it was clear that the team was prepared to elevate his role. What wasn't clear was how, exactly, the team would be doing that.
While it's still not known what Mayo's title and responsibilities will be going forward, there is one bit of information that provides some understanding of his current role.
Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer noted over the weekend that when Bill Belichick held interviews with offensive coordinator candidates last week, Mayo was sitting alongside the head coach as part of the process.
Again, nobody outside of the organization knows exactly what Mayo's role and title may be now. But it's evident that the Patriots have fast-tracked him a bit, after seeing outside organizations interview him or request to interview him for head coaching and defensive coordinator jobs.
Belichick has been rather tight-lipped about Matt Patricia's job title and responsibilities since he rejoined the organization in 2021, so the team may hold off as long as possible with regard to any formal titles. But for the time being, Mayo has already taken some increased responsibility on Belichick's staff.
