On the Monday, January 6th edition of ESPN’s First Tak, Smith said, “I don’t understand why it’s not called White Monday.”
“Doug Pederson lost his job at Jacksonville. He was rightfully fired. Given what Bill Belichick left him with in terms of quality,
It is obvious that Jerod Mayo was not given a long enough chance. After deciding to remove Mayo, Patriots owner Robert Kraft tried to shoulder.
All the responsibility in a Monday media appearance by claiming that he placed the rookie head coach in a challenging position. “I am responsible for the whole scenario.
Because I placed Jerod in an unworkable scenario, I feel awful for him,” Kraft said. “I am certain that he has all the resources necessary to succeed in this league as a head coach.
All he needed was more time before accepting the position. Ultimately, I support this team above all else, and I now need to find a coach.
