GLENDALE, Ariz. — In the third quarter Sunday against Arizona, the Patriots reached their opponent’s 4-yard line and called two consecutive run plays. On third and 1, quarterback Drake Maye handed the ball to Antonio Gibson for no gain. Then, on fourth and 1, Maye handed off to Rhamondre Stevenson for, again, no gain.

Jerod Mayo's first year as head coach of the New England Patriots has resulted in a lot of losing, and a lot of instances where Mayo has not always taken accountability for the team's failures.