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While it seems extremely unlikely that the New England Patriots would completely clear house and start over with their coaching staff and front office, some changes will be necessary after the season.<\/p>\n

Coach Jerod Mayo acknowledged there could be turnover on his staff when the season ends in two weeks while answering a question about the offseason Monday on WEEI\u2019s \u201cThe Greg Hill Show.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLook, I try to stay as present as possible, but the reality is you always have to look out the front windshield when you\u2019re trying to build a team,\u201d Mayo said. \u201cFor me, after we get through the season, there are a lot of things, a lot of checklists you have to go through: what players you want to keep around, what coaches you want to keep around here.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first decision Mayo must make is whether to bring back offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt and defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington.<\/p>\n

The owner, Robert Kraft, and team president Jonathan Kraft were shown on the Week 15 broadcast seemingly criticizing Van Pelt\u2019s play-calling. The defense has lacked answers for most of the season.<\/p>\n

And of course, Mayo has had his own issues while attempting to oversee everything.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt starts with me putting a mirror in front of my face and just going through the things that I have to get better at moving forward,\u201d Mayo said. \u201cEverything that we\u2019ve done this year from a process standpoint, some of it\u2019s been good, some of it\u2019s been bad, but that\u2019s part of being in your first year whether you\u2019re first year in whatever: first year you want to be a journalist, first year \u2014 it\u2019s a learning experience, but the most important thing is being able to reflect, and being honest with yourself when you didn\u2019t do things the right way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Player development has been a major issue, especially among the rookie class outside of quarterback Drake Maye. The Patriots have gotten little production out of rookie wide receiver Ja\u2019Lynn Polk and none out of fourth-rounder Javon Baker. Rookie fourth-round pick Layden Robinson has struggled at left and right guard.<\/p>\n

The Patriots\u2019 front seven has struggled since losing linebacker Ja\u2019Whaun Bentley to a season-ending injury. The team has seen its most development on defense at cornerback, where Christian Gonzalez has been a standout.<\/p>\n

AFTER MAYO WATCHED<\/strong> the film from Sunday\u2019s 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills, he came away with two key issues: ball security and run defense.<\/p>\n

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson was involved in two of the Patriots\u2019 turnovers, losing a fumble midway through the third quarter and dropping a backward pass from Maye that was recovered at the goal line for a touchdown by the Bills.<\/p>\n

Mayo said the team is considering benching Stevenson for Antonio Gibson. It would be the second time this season; Stevenson didn\u2019t start Week 5 after fumbling in each of his first four games.<\/p>\n

\u201cLook, I think everyone understands how important the football is. We\u2019re a team that we just can\u2019t turn the ball over. I don\u2019t think any team can really afford to turn the ball over,\u201d Mayo said. \u201cI thought (Gibson), when he got in there, did a great job.<\/p>\n

\u201cLook, we had to go back and talk about it as a staff, but it\u2019s definitely still a possibility. I will say this: We all in this building stand behind (Stevenson) and the things that he does. He does a lot of good things. Unfortunately, right now, the ball\u2019s just on the ground too much.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibson also fumbled Sunday but recovered it.<\/p>\n

Stevenson has fumbled seven times on 238 touches this season, while Gibson has fumbled twice on 115 touches.<\/p>\n

Mayo wouldn\u2019t put all the blame on Stevenson for the dropped backward pass. Right tackle Demontrey Jacobs also missed a block on the play.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne thing I would say just about the (Stevenson) play, obviously you want him to be a little flatter there, but it\u2019s the cut block,\u201d Mayo said. \u201cIf we get the cut block by the tackle \u2014 watching the film, you get that cut block, we have a big play there.\u201d<\/p>\n

The third turnover was an interception from Maye. Mayo said Maye made a bad throw but seemed to believe the Bills should have been penalized on the play. Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne and tight end Austin Hooper \u2014 the intended receiver \u2014 were both knocked down by defenders when the ball was in the air.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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