New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo explained his decision to bench rookie Layden Robinson and move tackle Mike Onwenu back to right guard against the Tennessee Titans.
Robinson originally started the game, which put him in a head-to-head matchup with Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who recorded five tackles and a sack on the afternoon.
“Well, Mike ended up kicking in to guard. We felt like we needed to match up with one of their best players,” said Mayo, via the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed.” Again, when you watch the film, you’re going to see the interior of the pocket at times was soft. And I thought putting our best player in there was the best thing to do for the team.”
Very strange decision. Jerod Mayo’s reasoning for benching Layde Robinson and moving Mike Onwenu to guard:
“Well, Mike ended up kicking in to guard. We felt like we needed to match up with one of their best players. Again, when you watch the film, you’re going to see the… https://t.co/2NwyuzGbdZ
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) November 4, 2024
The Patriots’ in-game coaching decisions have been perplexing at times this season. It’ll be worth monitoring to see how they approach the offensive line situation against a tough Chicago Bears defense in Week 10.
