Patriots Legend Shares Intel On Coaches Before Season Finale

Devin McCourty attended the Patriots’ disastrous Week 17 loss, which saw New England fans clamoring for a head coaching change.

While the legendary safety believes Jerod Mayo will keep his job for the 2025 season, it doesn’t sound like anything is set in stone at One Patriot Place. McCourty appeared on Friday’s “Up & Adams” show and relayed the impression he received after speaking with New England coaches.

“Overall, in this league, you can never say something is definite until someone comes out and says, ‘This person will be back,'” McCourty told host Kay Adams. “Just from talking to those guys, I do feel like they feel they’re coaching to make sure they’re back. I don’t think there’s this feeling of, ‘Hey, we’re safe. We’re good.’ I think there is a little bit of a sense of urgency and an edge from everybody there.”

Patriots coaches certainly are in a tough spot in Week 18. While Mayo and company surely would like to showcase competitiveness and general competency Sunday, a win could be very detrimental to New England’s future. If the Patriots lose to the Buffalo Bills, it would be beneficial to their draft slot and 2025 schedule.

All told, Robert Kraft and the rest of Patriots brass will have a lot to consider once the season is completed.