Patriots legend Vince Wilfork says ‘BS’ Jerod Mayo firing was a ‘setup’

The New England Patriots are undergoing a major shake-up in their coaching staff, with their third head coach in less than 13 months. After the departure of legendary coach Bill Belichick in early 2024, Jerod Mayo took over the reins. However, following a disappointing 4-13 season, team owner Robert Kraft decided to make a change and hired Mike Vrabel as the new head coach.

Former Patriots player Vince Wilfork expressed his disappointment with Mayo’s quick dismissal, stating that Mayo never had a fair chance to succeed. Wilfork believes that Mayo was set up for failure, coaching a struggling roster that was largely inherited from Belichick. Despite Mayo’s efforts, Wilfork feels that the circumstances were stacked against him.

Wilfork, who was promoting Tums at a recent event, spoke about the collaboration between Tums and DraftKings for the Fantasy Foodball Pool, a fun way for fans to engage during the Super Bowl season. He emphasized the importance of bringing people together through food, sports, and competition.

Although Wilfork is supportive of Vrabel as the new head coach, citing his coaching abilities and success with the Tennessee Titans, he remains critical of the way Mayo was treated. Wilfork played alongside both Mayo and Vrabel during their time with the Patriots and considers them both friends. While he has confidence in Vrabel’s leadership, he believes Mayo deserved a fairer chance to prove himself.

In conclusion, Wilfork acknowledges the challenges of the coaching business and the competitiveness of the NFL. While he is optimistic about the future under Vrabel’s leadership, he remains disappointed in the handling of Mayo’s tenure as head coach. The Patriots are now looking to Vrabel to guide the team back on track and regain their winning ways.