Over the next few seasons, the New England Patriots have a number of unknowns to work out and a number of young players to develop. A strong leader is required for Foxborough football to succeed enter a new era. If Jerod Mayo, the first-year head coach, is to earn the respect of his locker room, he needs to set the tone early.The former All-Pro and Super Bowl champion linebacker looks to be doing just that at training camp in accordance with his most recent directive. Before the Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles combined practice, he sent a strong warning to the players.
According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss on Tuesday, Jerod Mayo told the players during joint practice, “If you are a starter and you fight, you are playing the entire preseason game.” “You are not playing in the preseason game at all if you fight as a backup.”
Perhaps the hardest balance for sideline shot callers to accomplish is finding a way to balance between being a strict disciplinarian and being a coach to the players. While some people manage to stay upright, many fall. However, some people just won’t even attempt to walk the tightrope. HC, the legendary Bill Belichick had no intention of becoming pals. His main goal was to provide his men with incentives to do their jobs as well as possible. Although the formula contributed to dynastic outcomes, there was a cost
Hard sentiments and resentment developed and festered, resulting in a few difficult breakups. Fans should anticipate that Mayo would emphasise discipline and order, albeit in a different tone, as he learnt under Belichick. This week at practice, he is not going to put up with any nonsense.
