Jerod Mayo Calls Patriots ‘Soft,’ NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry Agrees
KEY POINTS:
Agreement with Jerod Mayo’s “soft” comment: Phil Perry believes Mayo was truthful in calling the team soft, pointing to their struggles in running the ball, stopping the run, and covering kicks.
Toughness problem: Perry highlighted that the Patriots were overpowered, especially in recent games, allowing 185 rushing yards per game over the last three weeks and a 96-yard punt return for a touchdown.
Coaching concerns: Perry questioned whether the coaching staff, including Mayo, is providing solutions, criticizing their slow in-game adjustments and lack of progress in fixing ongoing issues.
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On this morning’s Toucher & Hardy show, Phil Perry from NBC Sports Boston shared his thoughts on Jerod Mayo calling the Patriots “soft.” Phil agreed with Mayo’s assessment, recalling a coaching philosophy from Dante Scarnecchia: “tell the truth.” He believes Mayo was being honest and that the Patriots do have a toughness problem, particularly in stopping the run and covering kicks. Perry noted that in their recent game, the Patriots failed in these key areas, highlighting how they were overpowered and allowed a 96-yard punt return for a touchdown.
However, Perry questioned if the coaching staff, including Mayo, is offering solutions. He criticized the team for being slow to react in-game and pointed out that persistent issues, like allowing 185 rushing yards per game over the last three weeks, indicate that the coaching staff may not be providing effective answers to fix these recurring problems.
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