Throughout Bill Belichick's tenure in New England, the atmosphere was well-known, and you always knew what to expect during practices or press conferences. Once the legendary coach was let go, there was a demand from fans for a more relaxed atmosphere in the building, marking the dawn of a new era in Foxboro.
That's exactly what they got with Jerod Mayo, only to an extreme that seemed to cause more harm than good for the team. It's part of what ultimately led to Robert Kraft's decision to let him go after just one season, bringing in Mike Vrabel, which is already proving to be the best choice he could have made.