Things are starting to get a bit tense in New England and how the media chooses to cover the team, as losses continue to pile up and coaches' jobs are more at risk. Fans are demanding some sort of solution amid mounting troubles, especially with Drake Maye looking like the quarterback the team has been looking for since Tom Brady left nearly five years ago.
Because they're in the middle of another disappointing yet not unexpected losing season, there's only so much the coaching staff can say in an attempt to excuse the losses or take accountability for their shortcomings. Yet Jerod Mayo is called out on a weekly basis for what he did or didn't say, with his latest comments after the loss to the Dolphins creating the newest drama.
Although he has been consistent in taking responsibility for his part in the struggles this season, his words don't always meet his actions, therefore resulting in more scrutiny with every word he says.
That has resulted in some outlets choosing to twist his words for engagement, something that players are not taking too kindly to, the latest being injured captain Ja'Whaun Bentley.
Ja'Whaun Bentley defends Jerod Mayo from latest spin of his post-game comments
With so much drama surrounding the Patriots this year due to another losing season, it's easy to pile on the team with false narratives and stories or even twisting the words of a coach or player to get more clicks.
That's what one outlet took part in after the loss to the Dolphins, coincidentally leaving out the context and full quote from Mayo regarding the blame for their loss and deciding to make it into something he didn't say.
Bentley took to Twitter/X to share his frustration with how his comments were wrongly interpreted, which says a lot about how the players feel about their head coach's comments.
No way y’all think that’s what he meant by that. 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️ https://t.co/Gc0lRPi3mL
— JB (@NVBentley33) November 25, 2024
Besides the obvious defense of his head coach, Bentley's view likely reflects how the players feel about Mayo behind the scenes. Although there's not a lot to be excited about this year, and there's more blame to go around than easily identifying a single person responsible, it's clear they still back their coach and recognize their part in why the losses continue to add up.
This should also be a sign that media outlets should be better at doing their jobs. It's one thing to report the news and share quotes after a game, but to twist it into something that wasn't said is never okay, no matter how much engagement you want for your post.
Things aren't great in New England (aside from Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez), so there's no need to add more fuel to the fire that's completely unnecessary and untrue.