One of the most noteworthy developments of the New England Patriots’ mandatory minicamp in early June was seeing assistant coach Jerod Mayo work as defensive signal caller for the second- and third-string units. Mayo, of course, joined the Patriots’ staff this offseason to help fill the void created by the departures of de facto coordinator Brian Flores and other assistants on the defensive side of the ball.
Even though his new gig is his first ever as a coach, it seems as if Mayo is already enjoying head coach Bill Belichick’s trust — just like he did during his playing days with the Patriots.