Why the Patriots fired coach Jerod Mayo after one season

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- When the New England Patriots hired Jerod Mayo as head coach on Jan. 17, 2024, owner Robert Kraft expressed his optimism about exciting, new chapters in the franchise's championship-filled history.

Turns out there was only one chapter, as Mayo's tenure lasted one season, with the team announcing they are moving on shortly after Sunday's 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots finished 4-13 under Mayo.

Kraft handpicked Mayo as Bill Belichick's successor after 24 seasons, citing his knack for connecting with a younger generation of players and bringing people together. Fearing he would lose Mayo to another team after he interviewed with the Denver…