Greg Bedard responds to Jerod Mayo questioning the timing of his 'rubbed people wrong' report

[@CCrinklebottom]

As a Patriots fan, if it’s Bills last season with us, hearing Jerod Mayo on that audio puts my mind at ease quite a bit. Humble but confident. That Patriots way, LFG.

[@3321far]

He was probably telling Joe Judge and Matt Patricia they're full of it.

[@fitzb8265]

Facts

[@eggynyce]

Players themselves praise Mayo , idk what the media is up too

[@richschneiderman613]

Boston media needs a total fresh start clean house 20 + years of negative energy n shit stirring horrible people

[@johnpumphrey3245]

Your spin doesn't fly on the timing. Him being talked about as next coach is not new. His response was incredible and turned to a positive. Good for him. But be honest like him, the timing is VERY suspect

[@jeffreylockwood3173]

Greg said it “ doesn’t involve coaches and players.” Then why would anyone give a shit ?

[@rondoapex2543]

I would like to know if this coming from the players or the coaching staff 🤔 Jerod seems like a solid dude, idk ?¿

[@patriotsfan122480]

He said it’s not coming from any of the players, but it’s pretty clear from the reporting already that it’s other coaches and front office people. They’re the ones most immediately affected by whatever happens after this Sunday.

[@Bone-yall-soft]

Jerod*

[@PoorFamz]

Don't trust anything that comes out of Betard's mouth

[@a.p.980]

how much more time does jerod need? he's been here as a coach for a while now

[@MatthewBuchanan-l1r]

Hell no we do not need another defensive-minded head coach the times have changed and all the successful teams in the league have offensive-minded coaches and the ones who don't are not competing for championships! If we depart from coach Belichick the entire staff needs to go. It's time to get fresh blood in the front office and on the sidelines! We will be drafting most likely Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye and hopefully we have a general manager who can draft wideouts to surround our quarterback around and a head coach who is offensive-minded to catch up with the times.

[@jman1562001]

Yea the NEPOTISM in the front office and coaching staff IMO is hurting the Patriots more then team. Got to DEF CLEAN HOUSE ALL THE WAY!!!!

[@Bone-yall-soft]

That's what an offensive coordinator is paid for

[@UteroGaming]

Not to mention less fire the greatest defensive mind coach to ever step foot on a nfl sideline to replace him with a defensive minded coach

[@fitzb8265]

Beddud is a hater he still say J Mac is a good coach he’s a homer for his buddies.He’s full of ;;;;

[@josephbushey2791]

The is Bill Belichick seeing how Mayo handles the media .

[@sorrymane]

belichick is not leaking anything to the media especially bedard. get real.

[@LobsterRavioli]

Very well stated Mayo! If Bill is to depart, I really hope he receives an opportunity to coach the team. He’s young and energetic, and he might just be what’s needed.

[@peterjacoby8019]

I really don't know what to think about Mayo. but I'm damn sure that when asked "do you rub people the wrong way" chosing to respond with "well its my job to ruffle feathers" is NOT a good reaponse. its a true statement, but its one of those things you don't do yourself any favors by saying it out loud.

[@owen5238]

i’d rather have him as a dc and hire an offensive minded coach(ben johnson)

[@PoorFamz]

Of course this is all made up BS. It's Greg Bedard, the Sorcerer of Assumption. This is the same guy who "reported" Jonathan Jones was fine and would be out there the following Sunday after Jones showed up on the injury report earlier this year. He then missed the next three games due to that injury. There's your credibility. "It's my job to report these things..." -Nah, your job is just getting clicks, stirring the pot and getting with Felger & Mazz Monday-Friday to gossip about Bill like a bunch of jealous ex-girlfriends...

[@garygarofalo1584]

The Boston media is pathetic. And Greg Bedard is the pinnacle of that. They have been shit-talking Belichick for 20 years. Speaking the truth is bologna. These guys all have massive egos and want to “be right” about football. Guess what. A single one of you know more about football than the most lowly, coaching assistant on the staff. And none of you are in any position to suggest what a football organization needs to do to succeed… Because you’ve never done it and you don’t understand in any sort of detail or depth the slightest requirements for building a successful franchise.

[@nolanwoods4173]

It is terrible reporting to slander this man without including who is making these accusations. If you are going to throw someones name in the dirt you should also be held accountable.

[@K00PTR00PA]

You clearly don’t know what inside sources are. They’re not going to jeopardize their jobs by releasing their names

[@Chicoveintiuno7671]

I’m an inside source! You’re an inside source! We’re all an inside source!!

[@Bone-yall-soft]

Probably Tom Curran

[@Zoni26]

Were in the endgame ladies and gentlemen

[@sportsavant2937]

I have an idea. I believe it is BB's people. Joe Judge, BB's sons, maybe BO also.

[@johnpumphrey3245]

This has been a story since Mayo signed as him being the next coach. It is NOT new

[@fleetingimprov6171]

Thought this was going to be about running rub routes.

[@EastieRick]

What’s this push for Mayo what’s known about him as a coach he shares the duties with Steve. He’s being pushed but why over Steve?

[@jman1562001]

Steve B over Mayo???? Why EVEN hire a Patriot GUY. Clearly we saw what happens when you try to play nepotism in positions folks have never COACHED at SMH!!!!

[@Bone-yall-soft]

​@@jman1562001go away whitey

[@EastieRick]

@@jman1562001 no I’m not advocating for Steve I’m just asking why he’s not in the conversation and Mayo is?. and that wouldn’t be Nepotism he’s not Krafts son is he brainiac? oh but per report it does look like Mayo is his Friend. You must have forgot the exact meaning of the word Nepotism. Also guess you don’t know much about the way things actually work in society. So would you like to address my original question or is your extent of thought dimwit?

[@BennysBenz]

Great answer

[@jayy88]

Anything that keeps the heat off O’Brien who’s Gregs man crush

[@thomaskelly8571]

Let me guess unnamed sources If they are too cowardly to voice their opinions and stand behind them assume they are lying .

[@rproverb]

quite possible man, could also be someone betraying someone else's confidence...

[@kwf484]

What would JM know about the O and developing QB's?

[@patriotsfan122480]

Head coach is in charge of hiring people onto his staff who he believes will coach up the offense and develop the QB. What did Bill Belichick know? He was a defensive coordinator who took over the Browns HC job and tried to force Kosar off the team “from day one” if you talk to some Browns fans. Head coach isn’t about one side of the ball, it’s about all three phases. Getting your staff right, making sure they’re all on the same page with what you ultimately want to do, and putting them in the best positions to win so the players can then be put into the best positions to win.

[@kwf484]

@@patriotsfan122480 So, you are say he knows nothing

[@patriotsfan122480]

@@kwf484 no, as a defensive mind he knows how to create a strategy of plays to defend against multiple different offenses, so on some level he knows offense as well. To the depth of an OC, couldn’t say. I’m saying, what’s it matter when that’s not the job?

[@kwf484]

@@patriotsfan122480 On what planet does the NFL play on where it doesn't matter if the head coach knows the offense? BB knows O, he just doesn't care anymore. He was as spoiled as the rest of us

[@patriotsfan122480]

@@kwf484 he didn’t know it when he was first hired by the Browns. And if you asked fans in 2000 and even 01, he didn’t know to then either. Mayo was a player and coach, he knows about offenses, but likely not to the depth of a coach that specializes in it. Just as the same can likely be said for many first time OC’s that take over as head coaches and need to select coordinators for their defense and defensive schemes.

[@kingkld4030]

Stop listening to these fools on the radio

[@jamesdavis6036]

Well anyway, we had some run. We made history. Obviously those days are over. Maybe in 25 years or so.

[@Jack-ms3so]

Why Mayo? He doesn’t even call the defensive plays The Patriots need an offensive minded coach, that is not Mayo’s strength!

[@dmurphy1578]

Who did he run the wrong way? Trent Brown? Who cares?

[@davidjones5547]

Mayo should NOT be the next head coach of the Patriots. They need to totally clean house and then find someone who is not part of Belichick's regime to coach and be the GM of the team.

[@patriotsfan122480]

I agree. I like Mayo, I think he’ll be a good head coach someday, and hope he’s given a chance. But right now, just like RKK didn’t give Belichick the job after Parcells left because he wanted to give the team a fresh start, I think the same has to happen here after Belichick is gone. If it works out with whoever they pick, great, and if it doesn’t and Mayo’s on the market and coaching up another team well, that’s great too! I also think if he really wants a fair shot to be a head coach somewhere, he needs to join another staff and see how things are handled elsewhere anyway. I’d rather that for him then he winds up being another broken branch off the Belichick coaching tree.

[@sorrymane]

the ability to adapt and stay relevant is the trademark of a good organization. this aint it. what next? we gonna get brady in as oc and edelman as wr coach? hell, might as well get gronk for tight ends coach! 🙄

[@garythorstenson6783]

"My job is to give people the truth about their football team" How do you get away with making such a BS statement? If a sports personality you were writing about ever said something like that, you'd skewer him. Your job is to sell papers - and you will say or slant anything to do that or to further your career. It's all about conjecture, opinions and character assassination. Boston sports media, pure and simple.

[@chitalian22]

Jerod was playing for the Patriots when stories were being made up about them lol

[@martinalbert29]

If we lose to the jets we have the 2 or 3 pick. If we beat the jets we have the 6 or 7th pick. If we beat the jets Bill will probably be back and if we lose to the Jets bill will be gone.

[@jamesdavis6036]

How not Vrabel? They surrendered! This way they won't look racist.

[@WrathMania32]

Have to say, Mazz does a good job hosting solo.

[@Jack-ms3so]

Max is awful!

[@jarednoles185]

“My job is to tell the truth “ … doesn’t asks players

[@snekinrican]

Mayo will leave for the Washington job and take Williams in the draft.

[@jeffreylockwood3173]

Greg , is full of sheet

[@moheganson]

off topic but DRAFT PENIX

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

Rotten fruit falls from rotten trees.

[@knowsmebyname]

Sounds like Jerod got a bit cocky with his new contract. That has happened to me in the past. You get a tiny bit full of yourself when you get sudden attention. Jerod can easily correct that though, and if he is the man he is reported to be he will. Minor hiccup