Tom Curran is joined by Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to discuss his experience interviewing for head coaching openings and what the team’s defense needs to do to stop the league’s elite quarterbacks. Mayo also responds to, and pushes back on Rodney Harrison’s comments that the Patriots defense wasn’t toughen enough last season.

2:15- Mayo responds to Rodney Harrison’s comments about the Patriots defense

7:25- What role do coaches play in making sure a player is ‘ready’ for a game?

9:50- Mayo shares his experience interviewing for head coaching positions and his thoughts on the frustrations of Black coaches

12:15- Who is actually in charge of the Patriots defense?

13:15- What do the Patriots need to do defensively to stack up against the NFL’s elite QBs and offenses?

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