The Patriots have to avoid becoming a revolving door of head coaching hires because of the devastating impact that could have on the team as a whole. It could hurt quarterback Drake Maye’s development, while also making the team a far less attractive destination for prospective coaches and players.

Robert Kraft is taking responsibility for head coach Jerod Mayo's struggles in the 2024 season. The Patriots fired Mayo shortly after the team's Week

Joe Milton III passed for a touchdown and ran for another in his NFL debut, and the New England Patriots cost themselves the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft with a 23-16 win over the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills.

The Patriots have fired their head coach after just one season in charge of the team, with the former New England linebacker failing to turn the franchise's fortunes around

FOXBOROUGH – Jerod Mayo didn’t get a chance to say goodbye. On Sunday evening, Mayo addressed his players in the locker room following the team’s win over the Buffalo Bills. After meeting with the media, in his post-game press conference, Mayo departed where he met with ownership and was fired after one season as the Patriots head coach.

That's some way to celebrate a win in your season finale. The New England Patriots (4-13) beat the Buffalo Bills (13-4) to round out their 2024 NFL season in a 23-16 final. The game was meaningless for

Additionally, Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, is another name that could be in the mix. The Patriots have reportedly requested permission to interview Johnson about the vacancy left by Mayo, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer.

Joe Milton scored two touchdowns after relieving a healthy Maye in the first quarter to push the Patriots to a 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. As a result, though, the Patriots will hold pick No. 4 in the 2025 NFL Draft. A loss to the Bills would’ve given New England the No. 1 pick.

Mayo was fired immediately after Sunday’s 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills that dropped New England down to No. 4 overall in next spring’s NFL Draft. The Patriots went 4-13 in Mayo’s lone season at the helm and Robert Kraft sent out a statement confirming the move.

Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft announced Sunday that he has fired head coach Jerod Mayo after the team's win against the Buffalo Bills.

The New England Patriots have made an official decision.  After just one season as head coach, the Patriots are parting ways with Jerod Mayo.  This came after Mayo and the Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills in the final game of the regular season,