The Patriots face a challenging final three weeks of the regular season, and someone may pay the price.
New England was anticipated to be terrible, but their 3-11 record has fans wanting a change at the end of the season. There has been varied reporting on how safe Jerod Mayo’s job is, but all indications point to Alex Van Pelt being the scapegoat.
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Toucher & Hardy” described the shift as “a pound of flesh will be extracted.” According to Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal, Van Pelt “has been gone for like two months.”
“I legit think there was almost nothing that was going to save him,” Giardi stated on WEEI’s “Afternoon Show.” It would be an intriguing move for the Patriots, given Drake Maye was one of Van Pelt’s most vocal fans during New England’s losing streak. The former Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator has also been credited for helping Maye grow.
Coaching changes are nothing new in the NFL, but sources indicate that Robert Kraft is considering them. It remains to be seen whether the final three weeks of the season will have an impact on that choice. A opportunity to rescue jobs begins this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
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