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At the heart of Bruschi’s criticism is an observation about the push for collaboration within the organization post-Belichick. When the Patriots went through the recent team leadership transition, many voices clamored to be heard in the selection of a head coach. Bruschi believes this led to mistakes and indecision. He suggests that this kind of collaborative input can muddy the decision-making process and lead to suboptimal hires.
Bruschi pointed out that when the organization refrained from focusing solely on the best candidates, it opened doors to candidates like Gerard Mayo, a beloved former player. Despite Mayo's popularity, Bruschi noted that he lacked experience and was not the right fit for leading the team back to success.