Chantel Mayo Defends Jerod After Firing

Chantel Mayo, wife of former New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo, publicly criticized the organization following her husband's firing after just one season, which ended with a disappointing 4-13 record. In her Instagram stories, she expressed frustration over what she described as 'lies' being spread to justify the decision, stating, 'What happened to class?' and asserting that 'playing with someone’s name won’t be tolerated.' Reports indicate Mayo's struggles included a lack of engagement, with some suggesting he played cards instead of reviewing game footage after losses. Patriots owner Robert Kraft acknowledged the difficulty of the decision and admitted to placing Mayo in an 'untenable' situation. The controversy has sparked discussions about the team's handling of Mayo's tenure and potential replacements, including Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson. Jerod Mayo has remained silent since his dismissal, leading to speculation about his side of the story amidst ongoing leaks from inside the organization.