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Jerod Mayo NFL Defensive ROY

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:15:13 -0500

National Football League Blogcast, NFL Before the 2008 season began, New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo said he wanted to be the NFL?s Defensive Rookie of the Year. His wish came true today as he won the award presented by the Associated Press. Jerod came to the Patriots as a ...

Patriots’ LB Jerod Mayo wins Defensive Rookie of the Year

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:42:54 -0500

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Patriots LB Jerod Mayo Wearing A Cast On His Hand

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:48:00 -0500

A league source said today that Patriots rookie LB Jerod Mayo, who was present at practice yesterday, was wearing the cast for protection because his...

Monday Morning Hangover: Bengals Camp Opens Without Rivers

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:12:50 -0500

The holdout of LB Keith Rivers could last for more than a few days if the issue is the percentage increase versus last year at the slot. LB Jerod Mayo at 10 got just a 6% hike, but some above the 9 spot have gotten as much as a 20% kick. The two slots above [...]

BREAKING NEWZ: Patriots Sign Jerod Mayo

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:53:29 -0500

Chris Gasper of the Globe reports the Patriots have signed their top pick Jarrod Mayo. According to a league source. The rookie inside linebacker, drafted with the 10th pick overall in April's draft, will be at the second of the team's two scheduled practices today, the opening day of training camp. Mayo will not be on the field for the first practice, which is scheduled for 8:45 a.m. this morning. The second practice is set for 5:30 p.m. We will follow up with details of the d...

Thursday Reads: Rivers Signing Closer?

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:24:35 -0500

The New England Patriots have signed LB Jerod Mayo, the 10th overall selection in the 2008 draft, and the guy taken right after Bengals first round pick LB Keith Rivers. That helps to establish the slot and raises hopes that Rivers will get into camp on time. Uh, no, James, it isn't Marvin White versus Chinedum [...]

NFL All-Food Team

Sat, 03 May 2008 18:34:11 -0500

With the appearance of about 300 Jerod Mayo jokes lately, some funny, some not, we've decided to make the best team possible using just players whose name contain a food word. We were tempted to use old-time players like OJ Simpson, but we limited it to current players only. Please let us know how we can improve the team by dropping us an email or leaving a comment.

Meet the Parents: Mayo Style

Thu, 01 May 2008 21:06:05 -0500

May 1st marked the day when Jerod Mayo was formally introduced to the Patriot family. Sort of like meeting your girlfriend's parents for the first time, first impressions are incredibly important. A careless word or two in your first few days as a Patriot can earn you the scorn of an entire locker room of veterans.

Patriots Bread and Butter: Wheat-ley and Mayo

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:54:07 -0500

To go with the linebacker they drafted at number ten, Jerod Mayo, the Patriots selected Terrence Wheatley (S, Colorado). Wheatley is a quick-twitch athlete that is in the in the same mold as former Patriot Asasnte Samuel -- small, agile, great ballskills and an average tackler. That being said, Wheatley has some durability issues with his wrist, as he has had multiple surgeries. His size and strength will probably relegate him to nickel coverage, at least to start his career.

Patriots D: Extra Mayo Please

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:35:19 -0500

With the 10th pick, the Patriots picked Jerod Mayo (6-2/230) from the University of Tennessee. Mayo combines athletecism with good football instincts, and should be able to start for a starting job inside right away. He has shown fluidness in coverage that will be a welcome addition to the linebacking corps. He struggles at times to fight off guards in the running game, but Vince Wilfork should be able to protect him. He can and will deliver the big hit, as well as being a very reliable tackler.