We’ve really started to settle into the offseason. New Patriots coach Jerod Mayo continues to fill out his coaching staff, and the combine and free agency loom. This week, the questions focus on Mayo, some free agent strategy, and the overall interest in the team since it parted ways with Bill Belichick. Let’s get to it.
In your estimation, what should Jerod Mayo’s priorities be prior to free agency and the draft?
— Ed Helinski, Auburn, N.Y.
Locking down his staff, particularly his coordinators. And then getting some clarity with ownership as to who has final say when it comes to personnel decisions.