USAT: Patriots Wire audio clip

USAT: Patriots Wire

Feb 10, 2022

- - - New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo confirmed on Wednesday that he will be back in New England for his fourth season as a defensive assistant. With that being said, it’s hard to deny the interest he has received from several NFL teams in regards to head-coaching opportunities. - Throughout his relatively-new coaching career, he has already been interviewed for three head-coaching opportunities. Interviewing with the Philadelphia Eagles last year — he was requested for interviews by the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders following the end of the 2021 season. He didn’t receive the head-coaching opportunities, but he did have some interest as a defensive coordinator — and, he turned them down. - Mayo appeared on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Zolak & Bertrand” Wednesday and explained why he turned the positions down. - “I have (received interest),” Mayo said, transcribed by NESN’s Zack Cox. “And this was even after I didn’t get the Philly job, I was also approached about being a defensive coordinator. But if you look at it from my perspective, as well — look, I am a New England guy, right? My family’s here. Everything’s here. For me to pick up my family — and remember, I was a 2008 first-round draft pick — for me to pick up my family and to go to some team where I really don’t know the people over there, we’re moving all these people, to me, it’s hard. - “It has to be a great, great opportunity, not just any team.” - Mayo began his playing career in New England in 2008. Since then, he’s progressed through the ranks of his football career. From a dependable linebacker, to emerging assistant coach — Mayo has truly gotten a complete football experience. Through all this, his heart remains in New England. - - RelatedPatriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson wants to work on this particular skill for 2022 - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Patriots Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Patriots Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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