Video: Bill Belichick Shades Jerod Mayo for Calling Patriots 'Soft' After Week 7 Loss

New England Patriots first-year head coach Jerod Mayo didn't hold back when he called the team "soft" after its Week 7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but…

Bill Belichick again responds to Jerod Mayo's public criticism of Patriots

Mayo called New England Patriots players “soft” after their loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, and it sounds like Belichick thinks the coach needs to take a look in the mirror.

Patriots rookie review: First-year players have rough day vs. Jaguars, with one notable exception

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How New England’s rookie players fared in Week 7.

The New England Patriots’ trip to London ended in disappointment, and with plenty of bad football being played by the team. Its rookie players were not immune to it either, as the group as a whole had a rather rough go versus the Jacksonville Jaguars — with one notable exception in the form of quarterback Drake Maye.

With that said, let’s assess how New England’s drafted and undrafted...

Belichick Disagrees With Mayo Criticizing Patriots Players Publicly

Jerod Mayo may be in his first season as head coach for the New England Patriots, but he’s likely learning the hard way about how he’s been handling things in front of the camera.

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TEAM TALK

Evan Lazar’s After Further Review: Breaking down Drake Maye’s second start, the Pats defense and More. Maye once again was a net-positive player for the Patriots in London. Paul Perillo tackles this week’s Patriots Mailbag: Trying to show some patience. Paul Perillo’s NFL Notes: Time for Patriots to right the ship. With the Patriots...

How Drake Maye wants to improve amid lost Patriots season

During a Monday appearance on Boston sports radio station WEEI, Drake Maye spoke about helping teammates in ways that go beyond tossing touchdown passes and extending plays with his legs. 

Bill Belichick reacts to Patriots HC Jerod Mayo calling team's defense 'soft'

Football fans knew going into this season that they will not be able to see the New England Patriots of old. For one, former legendary head coach Bill Belichick was no longer at the helm.

Maye’s Plays: Patriots QB has another encouraging performance in second career start

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Breaking down Drake Maye’s second career start against the Jaguars in Week 7.

Drake Maye’s second career start for the New England Patriots resulted in another loss. But, it was also another encouraging outing from the rookie, who tossed two touchdowns and 247 yards in defeat.

As we discussed last week in his starting debut, Maye’s mental side of the game continues to impress for a 22-year old. The rookie’s eyes often appear to be in the right...

Patriots injury analysis: Offensive injuries continue to pile up in Week 7

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Analyzing the Patriots’ injury situation after their 32-16 loss to the Jaguars in Week 7.

The New England Patriots’ third ever trip to London was one to forget. The team of first-year head coach Jerod Mayo was blown out by the Jacksonville Jaguars, losing its sixth straight game with a final score of 32-16. To make matters worse, injuries again were a concern especially on the offensive side of the ball.

With that...

What losing to Jaguars, dropping to 1-6 means for Patriots’ draft outlook

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A look at where the Patriots’ first-round selection stands after Week 7.

Owners of the NFL’s longest active losing streak, the New England Patriots have now been beaten in six straight games to drop to 1-6 on the year. While this effectively removes them from any playoff discussion, they are in prime position in the race for the first overall selection in the 2025 draft.

As one of four teams remaining with just one...

Week 7 Monday Night Football: Patriots rooting guide, game picks, open thread

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A double header concludes Week 7.

Monday night double headers return to conclude Week 7.

To start, Lamar Jackson and the red hot Baltimore Ravens head down south to take on Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We then head to the desert, where the Los Angeles Chargers are set to square off against the Arizona Cardinals.

Check down below to see Pats Pulpit’s picks tonight and head to the comment section to further discussion Friday...

Linebacker Ochaun Mathis reverts to Patriots’ practice squad following Week 7

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The August signing served as a standard elevation in London.

Ochaun Mathis reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Monday after serving as a standard elevation in London.

The 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars marked the second call-up of October for the outside linebacker.

Mathis, 25, recorded his first tackle of the season on his lone defensive snap at Wembley Stadium. It arrived after halftime against running back Tank...

Bill Belichick reacts to Jerod Mayo calling Patriots 'soft'

Following Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo labeled his team "soft." Former Patriots HC Bill Belichick seems to think his comments crossed the line. 

'Soft' Patriots Could Send Message With Panthers, Chargers Trade

The New England Patriots answered who the worst team in the NFL is, as they dropped a 32-16 loss against an abysmal Jacksonville Jaguars team. After the game, head coach Jerod Mayo said the team was “soft“, and it’s hard to argue against that assessment.

Five Patriots Thoughts Following a Disappointing Loss in London

Some thoughts following a disappointing showing by the New England Patriots in London on Sunday: 1) Drake Maye took another small step forward – The rookie quarterback put together a solid outing on Sunday, finishing the afternoon 26-of-37 (70.3%) for 276-yards with 2 touchdowns and no interceptions.

Bill Belichick goes to bat for ‘tough’ Patriots players, harshly criticizes punt team after loss to Jaguars

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The Patriots’ former head coach spoke about a variety of issues

Even though they are 1-6 and looking like one of the worst teams in the NFL, Bill Belichick would not go as far as to label the New England Patriots as “soft.” The team’s former head coach said as much on Monday, after the Patriots’ 32-16 defeat at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.

Following that game, head coach Jerod Mayo called the Patriots...

Bill Belichick reacts to Jerod Mayo’s controversial Patriots remark

Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick does not seem too impressed with how his successor handled Sunday’s defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Bill Belichick: I Feel Bad for Patriots Defensive Players After Mayo's 'Soft' Remarks

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo didn't hold back when discussing his team's 32-16 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, calling the…

New England Patriots: Head Coach Jerod Mayo Blasts Team, Calling Them 'Soft' After Loss to Jaguars

Patriots Head Coach Jerod Mayo blasted his team after their loss yesterday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, saying that “we’re a soft football team across the board.” These comments come after the Patriot lost 32-16 to the Jaguars and giving up 25 unanswered points after they took a 10-0 lead early on.

Patriots' Jerod Mayo tries to clarify controversial comment after latest loss

Shortly after the New England Patriots fell to 1-6 on the season via Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, first-year Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo raised eyebrows when he said he felt New England is "a soft football team" this fall.