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Wilfork is optimistic about Vel's capabilities; however, he maintains that Mayo’s initial hiring was predicated on a rash decision by team owner Robert Kraft, rather than a well-thought-out plan. In fact, he quips that Kraft should have made strategic pivots last year immediately after realizing Vel's availability as a major upgrade to the coaching staff.

The Impact of Public Sentiment

While discussing the aftermath of Mayo's firing, Wilfork pointedly brings attention to the actions of Mayo's wife on social media, suggesting that such public displays could tarnish Mayo's reputation in future coaching opportunities. He fervently warns that negative perceptions stemming from public outbursts can hinder one's prospects in a notoriously cutthroat professional environment like the NFL.