The Patriots' offensive line remains a weakness, one of the groups. If Drake Maye is not protected, he could be ruined. Yet there are more ways to protect a young quarterback than a well-built offensive line.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Patriots will have new leadership and a new offense, grading system and culture in 2024. But Jerod Mayo made it clear on Wednesday morning that he's not taking any shots at his predecessor, Bill Belichick, in making changes.
Jerod Mayo was clear when he was hired as the New England Patriots new coach that he wanted to empower his new staff with the freedom to have a voice both on the sideline and in the meeting rooms. Mayo announced the addition of 17 new assistants this week, who will provide support for himself and new coordinators Alex Van Pelt (offensive), DeMarcus Covington (defensive) and Jeremy Springer (special teams). The group is a mix of first-time coaches such as former Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower, who will coach his former position, and veterans such as Ben McAdoo, the former New York Giants head coach, who will be a senior offensive assistant.
Jerod Mayo's new trio of coordinators said that they are confident they will have the space they need to help the franchise begin its rebuilding process next season.
FOXBORO -- New Patriots defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington, not head coach Jerod Mayo, expects to call defensive plays this upcoming season. Covington, 34, last served as the Patriots' defensive line coach.