FOXBOROUGH — Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says he evaluates each fourth-down decision on a case-by-case basis, de-emphasizing the need to establish a consistent, prevailing philosophy in those situations.

Midway through his Friday morning press conference, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo took a curious detour. He pivoted, voluntarily, from discussing the merits of choosing a go-ahead two-point conversion versus a game-tying extra point to his personal growth as a head coach.

While some fans may be confused by the decision to add Ngakoue to a Patriots team that looks more like a rebuilding team than a playoff contender, one person who is very into the move is the player himself, who actually doesn't mind playing for a lousy team with plenty of snaps to spare.

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo has vowed the second half of New England's season will be focused on making positive steps toward that future.

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