### Brady and Belichick Address Patriots' Struggles Amid Criticism from Mayo

Tom Brady appears to concur with Jerod Mayo's harsh critique of the New England Patriots following their disappointing defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mayo, the head coach in his first year, labeled the Patriots as a "soft football team" after their disheartening two-score loss in London. Although Mayo later clarified that the Patriots are currently "playing soft," Brady echoed this sentiment during a discussion with Bill Belichick on the "Let's Go!" podcast.

Brady spoke about the correlation between physical toughness and specific football statistics, as noted by Athlon Sports. "Coach Belichick always emphasized that toughness was about stopping the run, running the football, and covering kicks. If we excelled in those areas, we considered ourselves a physical football team," Brady explained.

Veteran Patriots leader Jonathan Jones also highlighted these three crucial aspects when discussing Mayo's remarks on Monday. Jones, who took the initiative to motivate the team in the locker room following their sixth consecutive loss, acknowledged that the team's effort levels need significant improvement.

As New England prepares to host their rivals, the New York Jets, on Sunday, the focus will be on delivering a more cohesive and determined performance.