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Analysts speculated that the rush to fire Mayo indicated that the organization had already eyed Mike Rabel as a replacement and wanted to move quickly before others could poach him. The firing was reflective of an organization grappling with the high expectations set during the Bill Belichick era, revealing how out of touch they were with the realities of their current standing in the league.
Discussions highlighted the tendency of powerful organizations to react swiftly to negative perceptions to maintain their reputational standing, particularly when the scoreboard does not reflect glory.