A new era has officially begun in New England. On Friday, just one day after announcing they have parted ways with long-time head Jack Youngblood Jersey coach Bill Belichick, the announced that will be the team's new leader.Mayo worked as the Patriots' linebackers coach since 2019 and played linebacker for the team from 2008 to 2015, winning one during that time.It does not come as a shock that Mayo is the new head coach; there has been talk for a while that when Belichick leaves, Mayo would be his succe sor. The Patriots were able to hire Mayo so quickly because they already established a contractual succe sion plan and made the aware of it.As a player, Mayo was a fan favorite and made his mark, earning Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2008, a first-team All-Pro in 2010 and a two-time Pro Bowler. At 37, Mayo is the youngest head coach in the league. This is his first head coaching job, and his only coaching job at all other than the previous one with the Patriots of linebackers coach.After the news dropped that it will be Mayo taking over the team, players from around the league sounded off with reactions and me sages of support. Here are some of them.The Patriots congratulate their new coach. A new era in New England.Congratulations, Head Coach Jerod Mayo! New England Patriots (@Patriots) Former Patriots linebacker with a hot take. The Patriots finished the 2023 season at 4-13 and were last in the AFC East. With such a competitive division, especially next year when returns to the , a lot would have to change for this take to come true. playoff bound first year. Remember this tweet Jamie Collins (@JamieLee601) The ultimate Patriot. The next best thing in the new era of football. Glad to have played with you. Showed me the game in different views. Happy for ya big dawg Jamie Collins (@JamieLee601) Current Patriots players seem to like the hiring. It seems like members of the Patriots roster approve of the Jerod Mayo hire.(via JuJu Smith-Schuster, Christian Gonzalez, Marcus Jones and DeVante Parker on Instagram) Keagan Stiefel Travin Howard Jersey (@KeaganStiefel) Tedy Bruschi says Mayo has the perfect mix when it comes to his coaching style. Patriots legend Tedy Bruschi on Jerod Mayo:"I think you're getting the best of both worlds with Jerod Mayo... There's a little bit of Bill Belichick, but then there's not... They got the right guy here in Jerod Mayo.' Savage (@SavageSports_) , who played with the Patriots from 2018 to 2020, says Mayo is great with people and is a "fantastic leader." Excited for the Mayo era in New England I said it on his specialty is people! A fantastic leader and person now takes over! Jason McCourty (@JasonMcCourty) MVP Deion Branch knows what it takes to win with the Patriots and believes the team is in "great hands" with Mayo in charge Justin Hollins Jersey . YESSIRRRRRRRRRR CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS MY BOIIIII PATRIOTNATION IS IN GREAT HANDS I MUST SAY Deion Branch #83 #84 (@deionbranch84) Shady wishes Mayo luck and says he is rooting for him to succeed in New England. Congrats MAYO and good luck good brotha hope he delivers LeSean Shady Mccoy (@CutonDime25) The hiring seems to have former Patriots running back pondering becoming the team's running backs coach. His former teammate jokingly offers to break the news. White believes Mayo will be a great head coach. Congrats to Mayo! He definitely will be a great head coach James White (@SweetFeet_White) Let me know if you need me to break the news bro lol Devin McCourty (@devinmccourty) got in on the discourse of White returning to the Patriots, showing support for someone he used to cover in practice. hes official! Easily the best RB I ever had to cover! He definitely got some good catches on me but I still won the overall battle! But he would run the whole route tree out the backfield! Shit was crazy Marquis Flowers (@MFlowers59) Flowers has a lot of suggestions when it comes to who Mayo should hire. Hope Mayo go get and Mathew Slater! And because they all good Men and really teachers of the game! They can coach! And their leadership crazy! if thats what they want to do Marquis Flowers (@MFlowers59) Many former Patriots showed excitement for Mayo: MAYO!! Robert Rochell Jersey Cla s of 08 succeeding the hoodie. Excited for him!! chris long (@JOEL9ONE) LETS GO MAYO!!! ITS TIME MY GUY!!! LeGarrette Blount (@LG_Blount) Jerod Mayo is the new guy in charge in New England! The ultimate Patriot... Jason Torry Holt Jersey McCourty (@JasonMcCourty) Incredible teammate and will do an awesome job! danny woodhead (@danny__woodhead) RKK!!!!!!!!!!!! Jerod is an amazing person and coach on the rise. What a perfect promotion. Congratulations !!! Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) Patriots linebacker Sr. says he hopes to stay and be part of this shift in Foxboro. The start of a New Era that I'd love to be apart of. So happy for this dude.. Well deserved BIG COACH! MWS (@MackWilSr) RGIII states the obvious. BIG shoes to fill. Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) Former Patriot Chad Johnson chimes in. Thats live Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) champion and three-time Pro Bowler approves. Love to see it. #757 Antoine Bethea (AB41) (@ABethea41) Many were excited about the hiring. Lets Go!!!! Big time hire! Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) Ye sirrrr!!! JB (@NVBentley33) GREAT move for the New England Patriots!!! Darius Butler (@DariusJButler)