New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. is backing coach Jerod Mayo despite the Patriots' continued struggles on the season. "What he’s doing, I think it will work out in the future," Wise told reporters,

If you were hoping the Patriots would fire Jerod Mayo, Sunday’s close call in Buffalo should have dashed those hopes. Here’s why.

It’s possible Maye was being diplomatic (and a little patriotic) in defending his coaches, but it didn't sound that way. It sounded gutsy.