This explains why there was animosity within the Pats organization towards Mayo. Guys on Bill’s staff knew that Mayo was the guy to replace the guy, and they probably wanted to make his life hell (probably knowing that they would be gone once Mayo took over).
Good luck Pats, I hope your succession plan doesn’t turn out like the Saints succession plan with DA.
At least he's a first-time guy and not damaged goods. I'm not a fan of in-house replacements, but at least they're not trying to sell their fanbase on a used IROC being better than a new Hellcat.