Rob Ninkovich responds to the the Jerod Mayo report: In mid December, at the end of a column he wrote for Boston Sports Journal, longtime Patriots reporter Greg Bedard unleashed a surprising report about New England linebacker coach Jerod Mayo.
“Multiple team sources indicated Mayo has rubbed at least some people the wrong way in the building since his extension,” Bedard wrote, referencing the new contract Mayo was given after the 2022 season.
Mayo, a former Patriots linebacker, has received praise for his contributions in coaching a defense that (despite losing multiple playmakers to season-ending injuries) remained one of the best in the league.