The positive reviews are pouring in for newly-hired New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo, following his introductory press conference on Wednesday.
There wasn’t much in the way of answers regarding the vacant general manager role, but the objective was more about celebrating Mayo’s promotion, while also putting him in front of cameras and giving Patriots fans and media a chance to see him in a head coaching position.
So far, so good.
Mayo cracked jokes with owner Robert Kraft, who he kept referring to by the nickname “Thunder”. He also got serious when explaining the importance of him being the first black head coach in Patriots’ franchise history.
The biggest takeaway, however, is that Mayo isn’t a junior version of Bill Belichick. He’s his own man, as Belichick was his own man in the 24 years he spent in New England.
Here’s a round-up of Twitter reactions to Mayo’s first press conference under the head coaching title:
Patriots HC Jerod Mayo had a terrific initial message this afternoon and was consistent with the characteristics and qualities he’s shown since his arrival in 2008. The important work is done behind closed doors, but he’s had a good opening week.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) January 17, 2024
As somebody who deals with imposter syndrome quite a bit personally, it's great to hear Jerod Mayo talk about it like this https://t.co/tXiEzURRpU
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) January 17, 2024
Robert Kraft at Jerod Mayo's family cookout https://t.co/MuCXaNyvcd pic.twitter.com/XHMNGfj6ru
— Cel M Beats (@CelMBeats) January 17, 2024
Congrat's to @jerod_mayo51 for becoming N.E. @Patriots new head coach! We Pat's fans loved the Bill Belichick dynasty years, of course, but we look forward to a new era: New coaching staff, a new QB and some solid draft picks and it will be time to win again! #Patriots #JerodMayo
— Fred Ernsting (@FredErnsting) January 18, 2024
Just watched the press conference of Jerod Mayo….
I’m so ready to run through a wall for this coach. He is gonna do great things for us. The sad part is tho is fans are gonna expect immediate success.
Which is unfair considering we been unsuccessful lately.
— Emily (@emilyyyys1) January 17, 2024
From The Insiders on #NFLPlus and @NFLNetwork: Reflections on the press conference for #Patriots coach Jerod Mayo… pic.twitter.com/3pXoVtqIxy
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 17, 2024
Current and former Patriots players come out to support new head coach Jerod Mayo during his introductory press conference
Rob Ninkovich, Ja'Whaun Bentley and Devin McCourty all express why they think Mayo is a great fit pic.twitter.com/5kR0Q57ZHe
— NBC Sports Boston's Patriots Coverage (@NBCSPatriots) January 17, 2024
Jerod Mayo: The Game-Changing Coach New England Needed! pic.twitter.com/Q7TVsbIyhA
— Maggie and Perloff (@MaggieandPerl) January 18, 2024
One thing I've already noticed about Jerod Mayo- he's going out of his way to say hi and shake hands of people who work in all different parts of the organization after his press conference. pic.twitter.com/SpU8HUSxBs
— Meredith Gorman (@MereGorman) January 17, 2024
the jerod mayo era bout to be so much fun https://t.co/ZhROVqMLjO
— pete rogers, professional diaper changer (@petemrogers) January 17, 2024
Jerod Mayo is the 1st Black Head Coach of the @Patriots and he doesn’t shy away from it or any issues about race in our country.
“I do see color because I believe if you don’t see color, you can’t see racism…I want you to be able to go up to those people and understand those… pic.twitter.com/sCSsMjR9Se
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 17, 2024
Just watched the live interview with Jerod Mayo & he seems like the complete opposite of Bill Bilichick. Personality & philosophy that is. pic.twitter.com/DtNENofjmM
— jsieg (@SiegelSiegel13) January 17, 2024
New #Patriots HC Jerod Mayo 📸
“It’s one of those black names, I’ll help you out.”
He’s got jokes too 🤣 pic.twitter.com/8lkY9rv27u
— Carlos (@LosTalksPats) January 17, 2024
Love this response…. much respect Jerod Mayo https://t.co/tNtCCJDBoE
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) January 17, 2024
Just listened to Jerod Mayo’s press conference. I loved it. Great success is in his future. Great leadership I can tell already.
— I.s.a.i.a.h (@isaiah282000) January 18, 2024
