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The Jerod Mayo era got off to a bit of an awkward start at Wednesday’s introductory press conference.
As Patriots owner Robert Kraft attempted to pronounce Mayo’s brother’s name, the newly named head coach had to jump in and correct him. Saying with a smile, “It’s one of those black names. I’ll help you with that.”
#Patriots owner Robert Kraft struggled to pronounce one of Jerod Mayo’s brother’s names:
“It’s one of those black names. I’ll help you with that.” 😂😂pic.twitter.com/2CpYxZduqh
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 17, 2024
It didn’t take long for this one to go viral.
“for a second I thought kraft said that,” a user said.
for a second I thought kraft said that
— Akash (@YZR_Fantasy) January 17, 2024
“Pats are going to win 3 more super bowls aren’t they,” another asked.
Pats are going to win 3 more super bowls aren’t they https://t.co/o8VMSd1wph
— Gator 🏈 (@TheFFGator) January 17, 2024
“Hold on it sounded like a sitcom audience in there,” a fan replied.
Hold on it sounded like a sitcom audience in there https://t.co/ztqrQicRnc
— ET (@EvanDason) January 17, 2024
“Kraft not reacting to the joke whatsoever, yeah he’s a pro.”
Kraft not reacting to the joke whatsoever, yeah he’s a pro https://t.co/DdEXrZKOwa
— Jordan (@Legend0fZeus) January 17, 2024
😂😂😂 https://t.co/S87j81vz4B pic.twitter.com/3F5Ktda7HP
— James Thomas (@KingJai1993) January 17, 2024
“can’t pronounce one of those Black names but I bet he knows happy ending in four different languages,” another person tweeted.
can’t pronounce one of those Black names but I bet he knows happy ending in four different languages https://t.co/JzDcYQpqae
— liteskin quarterback apologist (@taydothepotato) January 17, 2024
“It’s a new day,” another user commented.
It’s a new day https://t.co/UVBix2iIJZ
— Phil Robinson III (@PhilRobinsonIII) January 17, 2024
Mayo takes over for his former coach Bill Belichick where he made two Pro Bowls, an All-Pro team and won a Super Bowl before becoming an assistant on the Patriots staff.