Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo sends clear message to fans regarding offseason spending
Jerod Mayo comments on free agency early on excited many fans, claiming that the team was ready to "burn some cash." However, he walked back the comment, and when speaking with reporters at the AFC Coaches' Breakfast in Orlando he further said, "Yeah, that was terrible" "Look, I'm a first-year head coach. I didn't mean, […]
Jerod Mayo comments on free agency early on excited many fans, claiming that the team was ready to "burn some cash."
However, he walked back the comment, and when speaking with reporters at the AFC Coaches' Breakfast in Orlando he further said, "Yeah, that was terrible"
"Look, I'm a first-year head coach. I didn't mean, like, burn some cash. I know we have a lot of cash to utilize, but we are going to utilize it the right way," Mayo further explained (via The Boston Herald's Doug Kyed). "We have to be very convicted when we do spend that cash. But ownership has done a good job of just letting Eliot and I know that we have the cash to spend — just try to spend it smart."
So for any fans who are disappointed with the way things have gone and the lack of "big signings," Mayo has a very important message.
"I understand the frustration. I understand the expectation that has been built over the last 20 years," Mayo said. "At the same time, I hope fans understand we're trying to build this the right way."
"Hopefully, the fans understand we are trying to build this the right way," Mayo added. "I'd just ask Patriots fans for patience."
The Patriots have not been able to land any of the big name free agents, but have made an effort to re-sign Michael Onwenu, Hunter Henry, and Kendrick Bourne. They also brought in wide receiver K.J. Osborn after losing out on Calvin Ridley and signed quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
Plus they still have the draft to bring in some additional talent.
So when it comes to Mayo's first offseason, he is doing what he feels is in the best interest of the team. And when the start of the 2024 season rolls around, he will make sure that the team that takes the field is ready to compete.
