The Patriots made the right move when they fired Jerod Mayo, but they need to follow it up by hiring Mike Vrabel as his replacement

Despite the uncertainty New England Patriots fans felt during the 2024 season, there’s one thing they're sure about: who should replace Jerod Mayo.

From a lack of talent on the roster to his inexperience and struggles with discipline, Mayo had little chance to succeed in New England.

Mike Masala previously served as the Managing Editor of USA TODAY's Dolphins Wire as well as a contributing writer at Patriots Wire. A lifelong New England resident, he is the self-proclaimed captain and lone member of the Laurence Maroney Fan Club. Follow on Twitter/X: @Mike_Masala

Former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski was "surprised" by the team's decision to fire Jerod Mayo, but thinks they're angling to hire Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels.

The New England Patriots wasted no time responding to their 4-13 finish on Sunday, firing coach Jerod Mayo hours after the completion of his first season on the job. It was a jarring move for a team that employed its previous coach,

The New England Patriots made the shocking decision to fire first-year head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday after a 4-13 season. The move felt a bit hasty since New England turned to a rookie quarterback Drake Maye well into the season and didn’t have a ton of talent on the roster.

Dumping Jerod Mayo not long after game's end suggests Robert Kraft might already have someone in mind as the next Patriots head coach. Hello, Mike Vrabel.

The New England Patriots fired former Vols LB Jerod Mayo as the team's head coach after 1 season. Can Mike Vrabel be the next Patriots coach?

Ex-Patriot and former Titans CB provides the lowdown on Mike Vrabel as a head coach and why he's the 'perfect fit' for the Patriots.

Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski suggested New England is interested in Mike Vrabel after firing Jerod Mayo.