New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez caught the attention of the reporters - Source: Getty
The New England Patriots are moving on for greener pastures. After a single year of his leadership, the franchise decided to fire Jerod Mayo from the head coach job, ending a tenure that netted nothing more than a 4-13 record in 2024.
The announcement of his firing happened right after the Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills in Week 18, a triumph that took the 1st overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft away from them. On Monday, players gathered to clean their lockers and depart the franchise for the offseason, and naturally, Mayo's firing was a hot topic of discussion.
Second-year cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who emerged as one of the few bright points for the Patriots' 2024 season, spoke about his coach's firing. As he said nice things about Mayo, plenty of fans noticed how he couldn't stop smiling while discussing the subject.
