Watch Patriots CEO and chairman Robert Kraft's press conference after decision to fire New England head coach Jerod Mayo.

It's been five years since the New England Patriots played in a postseason game. And they seem no closer today than they were a year ago.

Robert Kraft said he put Jerod Mayo in an "untenable" situation with the Patriots, but the owner still felt that he had to move on from the coach.

The Patriots now enter the offseason with plenty of resources in their war chest. New England is projected to lead the NFL in cap space in 2025, giving the team an opportunity to acquire much-needed talent to improve the roster. Based on what Kraft said Monday, the team is giving the OK to spend big this offseason.

New England Patriots' longtime owner Robert Kraft was pointing the finger at himself after another 4-13 season, while explaining his firing of Jerod Mayo.

After the stunning firing of Jerod Mayo, Patriots owner Robert Kraft took the blame for a mess of a season in New England.

The Patriots will be looking for a new head coach. Robert Kraft also announced who will be leading his front office

Robert Kraft is taking responsibility for head coach Jerod Mayo's struggles in the 2024 season. The Patriots fired Mayo shortly after the team's Week

According to a feature from the Boston Herald, Jerod Mayo could have saved his job with the Patriots with another critical win in December.

Mayo was swiftly fired by the Patriots after their Week 18 win over the Buffalo Bills in the regular season finale. It’s shocking that the handpicked coach by owner Robert Kraft only lasted a year at the job. Now, the Patriots must undergo a head coaching search for a second straight year.

Vrabel, a Patriots Hall of Famer, has experience, can deal with media demands and expectations, plus has the bona fide Patriot pedigree.