The New England Patriots Defense has always been a bright spot over the years under the command of Bill Belichick. Now that the Patriots have moved on from Bill, and Jerod Mayo is taking over, how will that impact the defensive side of the ball? Luckily for New England, they have some great pieces on defense as well as a great mind in Jerod Mayo. Mayo has had a big hand in the defense during his time on the Patriots coaching staff. Even when Mayo played in New England, many of his old teammates spoke of how smart he is…
Author: Zach McGlone
Zach McGlone
Zach is a sports writer covering the New England Patriots and the NFL Draft for Gridiron Heroics. He has experience in coaching football, and uses his knowledge of the game in all of his writing.
The New England Patriots have seen many legends on their roster over the years. Now with the hiring of Jerod Mayo, many people are turning the page to the next chapter of the Patriots franchise and it is time for new players to become the faces of Foxborough. Some of the names that come to mind are players like Christian Gonzalez, DeMario Douglas, and Christian Barmore. All young, incredibly talented players that could be the building blocks of the future. New England is known for always having a lockdown corner on the team and it is looking more and more…
The New England Patriots have fallen off a cliff since the days of being the greatest dynasty of all time. It is clear that this offense needs to be completely blown up and rebuilt. The only upside to the tank of 2023 is that the Patriots now hold the number three pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Putting them in prime position to revamp their offense. A potential fit in Foxborough could be Drake Maye, quarterback from North Carolina. Drake Maye looks like he was built in a lab to play the quarterback position. Standing at 6’4” and weighing in…
The New York Jets didn’t have the 2023 season they were expecting. When they traded for Aaron Rodgers, they thought the MVP quarterback would get them on track to win a Lombardi Trophy. That dream came crashing down when Rodgers tore his achilles in week one of the NFL season. The Jets have an incredibly talented roster on both the defensive and offensive side of the ball but none of that matters without a quarterback that can win you games. The Jets didn’t even make playoffs and they should already be preparing for the 2024 season. With that being said,…
The New England Patriots have hired Jerod Mayo as their new head coach. Mayo has quite some big shoes to fill and he has no time to waste. The Patriots have secured the number three pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and there will no doubt be a great amount of talent available. The Patriots have already announced that they will be searching for a general manager and he will most likely be in charge of the Draft when it rolls around in April. That doesn’t mean that Mayo won’t have a big say in who is drafted but regardless,…
The Buffalo Bills are in the playoffs this year but they are nowhere close to perfect. Josh Allen is a great quarterback but sometimes he has issues with his decision making. He throws a lot of interceptions and can get lost in playoff situations. He has one of the best route runners in the NFL in Stefon Diggs, but another young receiver in the 2024 Draft might be exactly what this offense needs. The Bills won’t have a top pick in this year’s draft, but that is alright because this is a very deep and talented wide receiver class. Much…
The New England Patriots 2023 season has finally come to an end and it was a disappointment to say the least. The Offense was absolutely atrocious and is in desperate need of a rebuild. Luckily for New England, they have landed the number three pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. This puts them in a prime position to select LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daniels finished an electric season at LSU by hoisting the Heisman trophy in early December, which wasn’t a surprise. Just turn on his tape for a couple plays and it is apparent how talented the star quarterback…
