New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. is backing coach Jerod Mayo despite the Patriots’ continued struggles on the season.
“What he’s doing, I think it will work out in the future,” Wise told reporters, via Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan.
Mayo is only in his first year as a head coach, and there’s hope he can improve in Year 2. Wise drew comparisons with Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell, who went 3-13 in his first season with the team.
He noted that Mayo’s leadership was one of the best he’s been around, which is saying a lot from a team captain and Super Bowl champion.
Wise has been a bright spot in the organization’s struggling defensive unit. He currently has 26 total tackles, five sacks and three pass deflections on the year. The Arkansas product has already eclipsed his sack total from last year.
It’s hard to imagine the Patriots parting ways with Mayo after only one year. One thing is certain: Major changes are looming after another losing season.
