The New England Patriots have fired head coach Jerod Mayo following a challenging 4-13 season. Owner Robert Kraft described the decision as difficult, emphasizing the team's lack of improvement. Mayo, previously the team's linebacker coach, was appointed to succeed Bill Belichick but struggled to achieve a winning record and failed to make playoff appearances. With a desperate need for revitalization, the Patriots will now search for their next head coach amid considerable salary cap space and a high draft pick for the upcoming season.