The Patriots shockingly fired Jerod Mayo on Sunday and now they will begin a search for their next head coach.

As New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft looks to restore his organization to its former glory, will he look to add another familiar face at the helm? On Sunday, just hours after a final regular season win over the Buffalo Bills,

Jerod Mayo lasted only one season as the chosen successor to coaching legend Bill Belichick with the New England Patriots. The Patriots fired Mayo on Sunday after they went 4-13 in his rookie season as an NFL head coach.

In his first NFL start, former Tennessee QB Joe Milton led the Patriots past the Bills and allowed the Titans to earn the top pick in 2025 NFL draft.

Milton was 22 of 29 passing for 241 yards and a touchdown in his first Patriots appearance, and ran for another TD. "It was a lot of fun to watch,” veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett said.

Joe Milton scored two touchdowns after relieving a healthy Maye in the first quarter to push the Patriots to a 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. As a result, though, the Patriots will hold pick No. 4 in the 2025 NFL Draft. A loss to the Bills would’ve given New England the No. 1 pick.

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The Buffalo Bills (13-4) had nothing to play for against the New England Patriots (4-13) in their 2024 NFL season finale. A handful of first teamers saw some time, but not much. That led to a 23-16 loss.