Ā Ā Ā Ā Sports Illustrated reports that Jerod Mayo has made history by becoming theĀ first BlackĀ head coach in the New England Patriotsā franchise. The announcement marks the official start of the post-Bill Belichick era. During his first press conference in the role, Mayo addressed the significance of being the organizationāsĀ first BlackĀ head coach, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing issues related to race.