It’s clear to see why the New England Patriots locked up Ja’Whaun Bentley with a contract extension this offseason. The coaching staff clearly thinks the world of him.
Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, an All-Pro at the position during his playing days, had sky-high praise for Bentley, who’s going into his sixth season in New England and coming off his first year as a team captain.
“The thing about Bentley that’s impressed me is just to see the development over the years. This guy, I said it before on record, I think he’s one of the most underrated linebackers in the game,” Mayo said.