That's why Jerod Mayo was let go after just one season, and why Mike Vrabel became the next head coach. They're seeing the quick payoff of what their head coach wanted to accomplish in his new role, and it's a promise that Patriots' fans can't help but reflect on as the Super Bowl nears. The main goal was likely to win more games than they had over the last two years, which they accomplished early in the season. That would have been sufficient in the eyes of many, as it proved they were on the right path. Regardless, that's all in the past now, and the Super Bowl is their next stop.