**Belichick Critiques Mayo's Public Condemnation of Patriots Players**

In the aftermath of the New England Patriots’ defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars, former coach Bill Belichick voiced his disapproval of current head coach Jerod Mayo’s public criticism of the team. The Patriots suffered a 32-16 loss in London, marking their sixth straight defeat this season.

Jerod Mayo's blunt assessment of the team's performance, labeling the players as "soft," has sparked controversy. Bill Belichick, who coached many of the same players last season, strongly disagreed with Mayo's comments. Speaking on the SiriusXM Let's Go podcast with Tom Brady and Jim Gray, Belichick offered his perspective on Mayo's criticism.

Belichick pointed out that public criticism of one's team isn’t always beneficial. "You know, look, when you criticize your team publicly like that, it doesn't always go over well," Belichick said. He emphasized that a coach should take responsibility for the team's poor performance and look to improve both playing and coaching strategies.

Highlighting the drastic change in New England's defensive performance, Belichick noted that the same players who led the league in rushing defense last year now rank near the bottom. He argued that the players are not necessarily "soft" but are struggling due to other factors this season.

Belichick’s comments underline a deeper tension surrounding the Patriots' current struggles. The team, with a 1-6 record, is set to host the New York Jets on Sunday. Amidst the scrutiny and internal criticism, the Patriots' coaching and player dynamics continue to be a focal point of the season.