Patriots defensive coordinator candidates: One of the noticeable differences between Jerod Mayo and Bill Belichick’s approach to being head coach of the Patriots will be Mayo’s usage of more specific job titles.
Whereas Belichick often eschewed from giving coaches specific roles (such as offensive or defensive coordinator), Mayo noted in his introductory press conference earlier this week that “titles are important.”
“No knock to Coach Belichick,” Mayo told reporters on Wednesday, “but I believe titles are important, outward-looking. As far as in the building, I don’t care what your title is.