Patriots Coach Jerod Mayo Calls Out Team as “Soft”: Will Players Respond?
One of the biggest stories making headlines this week involves Patriots coach Jerod Mayo’s blunt assessment of his team: “soft.” The topic came up during a segment on the Let’s Go! podcast featuring Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby and Jim Gray.
Initially, Crosby seemed confused by the general question about how he’d react if his own coach called him soft. However, Gray clarified that Mayo had used the term to describe the Patriots.
“Shit,” Crosby responded. “Well, shit. You know what I mean? He’s a player. So, he’s been around it. He played at the highest level. And, you know, if that’s how he feels that’s how he feels. But, you know, I can’t speak for him. But, yeah, I would not take it lightly. You know what I mean? I would have a major issue if I was a player, especially another grown man calling you soft. I mean, those are fighting words.”
Crosby’s reaction highlights the weight of Mayo’s words. It will be fascinating to see how Patriots players respond to this public challenge. Will they take the coach’s “soft” label as motivation and bring the fight to the Jets in their upcoming Sunday matchup?
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