Jerod Mayo reportedly set to interview for Eagles’ head coaching vacancy

January 13, 2021 | 10:34 AM

The Celtics stay in unsure territory within the brief time period with the announcement on Tuesday that right now’s recreation towards the Magic has been postponed. It’s the third recreation since Sunday to be postponed because of Boston not having the ability to discipline sufficient gamers amid constructive assessments for COVID-19 and make contact with tracing.

Precisely when the Celtics will likely be again to full power stays to be seen, because the current timeline on gamers’ return initiatives into subsequent week.

Jerod Mayo’s candidacy as a head coach: As a participant, then-linebacker Jerod Mayo commanded the respect of his New England teammates by his actions (being chosen to Professional Bowls and as a First Group All-Professional in 2010) and leadership from 2008-2015.

Now an assistant coach, Mayo has rapidly risen throughout the Patriots employees to realize a extra distinguished position with the protection. He’s been praised by veteran gamers, and is now a reported head teaching candidate.

Based on NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Mayo is “anticipated” to get his first interview for a head teaching emptiness with the Eagles, who just lately fired Doug Pederson.

#Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo is anticipated to interview for the vacant #Eagles head teaching job this week, supply stated. The primary HC interview for Mayo, who performs a key position in NE’s protection.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2021

Mayo, who Rapoport known as “one of many smartest gamers, actually, I’ve ever seen,” was New England’s inside linebackers coach within the 2020 season.

From @GMFB: The #Jets are nonetheless assembly with #49ers DC Robert Saleh this morning, as he’s a favourite of their teaching search, whereas the #Eagles will interview #Patriots ILBs coach Jerod Mayo for his or her HC opening. They used to name him Jerod Belichick in NE. pic.twitter.com/lf71HMmmuB

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2021

Trivia: In 2007, the Celtics traded newly-selected draft choose Jeff Inexperienced, Delonte West, and a 2008 second-round choose together with what participant in trade for Ray Allen and Glen Davis?

(Reply on the backside).

Trace: He was chosen sixth general by the Timberwolves within the 1999 draft.

Extra from Boston.com:

Willie O’Ree, the primary Black participant in NHL historical past, can have his quantity retired by the Bruins:

🎥 Willie O’Ree reacts to the information that his No. 22 would be the twelfth #NHLBruins quantity raised to the rafters: “I used to be confused…I am overwhelmed and thrilled.” pic.twitter.com/FV4Zp4v6M2

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 12, 2021

Mikaela Shiffrin recorded her first slalom win in over a 12 months on Tuesday in Austria:

On at the present time: In 1978, the Celtics defeated the Nets 114-111 in additional time. Middle Dave Cowens led the best way, scoring 36 factors and totaling 15 rebounds.

Right here’s a view of the Boston Globe sports activities part from the subsequent day, together with a bonus UPI story about Invoice Fitch providing the Lakers 70 draft picks in trade for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar:

Every day spotlight: Marcus Rashford, on prime of speaking with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson about enhancing the standard of the free college meals he helped institute for kids, additionally assisted Paul Pogba purpose in Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Burnley on Tuesday. The victory despatched United to the highest of the Premier League.

Trivia reply: Wally Szczerbiak