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- Patriots DB Jonathan Jones on Jerod Mayo’s soft comments: No ‘space to call ourselves a tough team’ NFL.com
- Jerod Mayo responds to Bill Belichick’s criticism, social-media posts by players Boston.com
- Giardi: On Jerod Mayo’s mess, and a WR needing a change of scenery. bostonsportsjournal.com
- Patriots players share mixed reactions to Mayo’s ‘soft’ comments NBC Sports Boston