“Verbal missteps” reportedly played big role in Robert Kraft’s decision to fire Jerod Mayo

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On Monday, the New England Patriots shocked the NFL world by firing Jerod Mayo after a single season. His media interactions played a significant role in his downfall, according to The Athletic.

The Patriots announced Mayo's dismissal following a 4-13 season. His brief tenure started with an unexpected victory over the Cincinnati Bengals but ended with a win against the Buffalo Bills that cost the team the No. 1 draft pick.

"But as the verbal missteps continued, it became ever more obvious Mayo lacked the proper amount of training to be a head coach in the NFL," The Athletic reported on Monday.