Former Oregon Ducks cornerback Christian Gonzalez is standing up for his former head coach following the end of his second season with the New England Patriots.

Jerod Mayo was only given one season to prove he could handle being the head coach of the New England Patriots, and one of the team’s star players seems to think that was unfair.

It became clear after the 2023 season and the firing of longtime coach Bill Belichick that Jerod Mayo was Robert Kraft's handpicked successor to the coaching th

New England Patriots All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez believes Jerod Mayo was done dirty, but at the same time, he understands the business side of football. When appearing on the “Frat Rules” podcast, Gonzalez shared his thoughts on the Patriots firing Mayo after only one season with the team.

The Patriots made Jerod Mayo a one-and-done head coach after a 4-13 season. Christian Gonzalez didn't necessarily agree with the decision.

After his first experience as HC in the NFL, Jerod Mayo was fired by the New England Patriots, and Christian Gonzalez spoke out about the situation.

Speaking to NBC Sports Boston, Christian Gonzalez said that Jerod Mayo's postgame comments were never misinterpreted by Patriots players.

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