After the undeniable failures of Jerod Mayo and his first year as coach of the Patriots, Robert Kraft quickly and permanently removed Mayo from the situation right after the game. Despite assisting in an ego-trip documentary of the Brady era, there can’t be denied a commitment to what’s best for the organization throughout Kraft’s ownership tenure.
Quick coaching changes: Whether it was making the quick move to acquire Belichick way back when, or this quick move to get rid of Mayo barely after one season, Kraft wants to read the tea leaves fast and get the right people.
Not listening to narratives: Kraft has also shown he is not afraid to fire a legendary coach like Belichick or to face any potential minority mistreatment talk with Mayo, and that’s because these decisions have always been about what needs to happen on the football field.
General willingness to spend: There’s also been no general issue with Kraft advising against expensive talent to build up the roster, with the only reasons players deny contracts being things like location or taxes.
Although it’s a different sport and setup, John Henry with the Red Sox feels like the complete opposite in terms of intention and purpose. So, if you want to take anything positive away from Mayo being out so fast, it’s that you’ve had an owner willing to make ANY move he feels is best for the team—perhaps more than Belichick claimed, especially in his later years.
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