Jerod Mayo's First Season: A Bumpy Ride for the New England Patriots

Jerod Mayo is having a tough first year as the New England Patriots' head coach. The team's record is a disappointing 3-9, and there have been several off-field issues. Some people are wondering if Mayo and his coaching staff will stay next season. Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his son, Jonathan, understand that Mayo is going through growing pains. They know it will take time to turn things around. The roster wasn't in great shape, and there wasn't a lot of young talent to build on. They expect some bumps along the way for Mayo, a first-year head coach.Despite the struggles, the Krafts seem to support Mayo. They think he's done a good job given the circumstances. They might make changes to the coaching staff, but Mayo is likely to stay. Earlier this year, Robert Kraft said he had picked Mayo to replace Bill Belichick as early as 2019. So, it makes sense that ownership is standing by Mayo. But other coaches and maybe even some front office staff might have to prove themselves in the next six weeks to keep their jobs.