New England Patriots linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley stood up for Jerod Mayo, following the Patriots head coach’s controversial post-game comments after the Week 12 loss to the Miami Dolphins. After taking blame for the loss, Mayo was asked at what point should some of the blame go on the players.

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Patriots coach Jerod Mayo wipes his hands clean once his players step between the lines. In bizarre comments to reporters after a 34-15 road loss to, Mayo said that the team’s penalty issues are not a product of poor coaching.

Jerod Mayo clarified the comments he made after the Patriots’ 34-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The New England Patriots head coach took the blame after the loss, but he was asked at what point should some of the blame go on the players.

The reaction from Patriots players after their loss in Week 12 has analysts and fans questioning the legitimacy and seriousness of the roster this year.