"Patriots' Succession Plan: Jerod Mayo Set to Replace Bill Belichick as Head Coach"

The New England Patriots reportedly have a contractual succession plan in place with linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, making him a strong candidate to replace Bill Belichick as head coach in 2024. This plan, outlined in Mayo's coaching contract, could allow the Patriots to hire him without going through the lengthy hiring process typically required by the NFL. However, if the Patriots consider other coaching candidates, they would need to adhere to the NFL's hiring policy. Mayo, who was previously viewed as a top head-coaching candidate, is seen as a leading candidate for the job in New England.