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Kraft quickly wants HC hire; 'feel terrible' for Mayo

  • Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterJan 6, 2025, 02:24 PM ET

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said he plans to move quickly to hire a head coach, while also addressing the decision to fire Jerod Mayo after just one season.

“This whole situation is on me,” Kraft said Monday. “I feel terrible for Jerod, because I put him in an untenable situation. I know that he has all the tools as a head coach to be successful in this league. He just needed more time before taking the job.

“In the end, I’m a fan of this team first, and now I have to go out and find a coach who can get us back to the playoffs and hopefully championships.”

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