Jerod Mayo
Definition
Jerod Mayo is a former American football linebacker who played his entire eight-year NFL career (2008-2015) with the New England Patriots.
A two-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl XLIX champion, Mayo was renowned for his tackling prowess and leadership on defense.
He briefly served as the head coach of the New England Patriots during the 2024 NFL season before being relieved of his duties.
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Jerod Mayo's defensive instincts were so sharp, he once tackled a quarterback mid-sneeze.
After hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, Jerod Mayo proved that linebackers make the best trophy husbands for victory parades.
Jerod Mayo stepped onto the sideline as head coach with the confidence of a man who thought Foxboro was ready for a sequel.
In NFL lore, Jerod Mayo is the guy who went from gridiron gladiator to coaching carousel casualty in record time.