Former NFL assistant and HBCU quarterback Pep Hamilton is one of two candidates who have interviewed for the New England Patriots opening. The New England Patriots are exploring new leadership after firing head coach Jerod Mayo,

Former Howard University quarterback and NFL assistant Pep Hamilton has been identified as one of the candidates interviewed for the New England Patriots’ head coaching vacancy. The news comes shortly after the team parted ways with Jerod Mayo following a challenging 4-13 season.

After firing Jerod Mayo at the end of his first season in charge, the Patriots are conducting their first proper search for a head coach in over 25 years. New England has been moving quickly to find its next leader,

Just one year after the Patriots promoted Jerod Mayo to head coach, they are already looking for his successor: Mayo was fired shortly after his team’s 4-13 season concluded, making him just the second head coach in franchise history to go one-and-done.