New England Patriots Record: 4-13-0 (Last in AFC East) Head Coach: Jerod Mayo (1st Year – Fired Post Week 18) Preseason Expectations: In their first season without Bill Belichick since 1999, the New England Patriots turned to de-facto Defensive Coordinator Jerod Mayo as the handpicked Head Coach for Robert Kraft’s 6-time Super Bowl Champions. After the 2023 season that saw the Patriots field one of the worst offenses in the league, the Patriots selected 7 offensive players in the NFL Draft, including rookie quarterback Drake Maye with the 3rd overall pick. The quarterback controversy started early, as journeyman quarterback Jacoby … Continue reading NFL Season Recap 4: New England Patriots