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Former Patriots player Vince Wilfork shared his insights on these changes. Expressing a deep respect for the Patriots organization, he noted that Mayo was put in a "lose-lose situation." Wilfork explained that Mayo took over a team that had long been shaped by Bill Belichick’s influence and unyielding standards. Expecting immediate success from a new head coach after years under Belichick's shadow was unrealistic, according to Wilfork.