The Patriots firing Jerod Mayo, the franchise's first Black coach, is a bad look for the NFL and Robert Kraft even though it was necessary.

The New England Patriots are still looking for stability in the post-Tom Brady and Bill Belichick era, and that stability starts at the top of the organization with the head coach. The Patriots elected to hire internally after parting ways with Belichick,

From a lack of talent on the roster to his inexperience and struggles with discipline, Mayo had little chance to succeed in New England.