Mayo's Senior Advisor: Patriots Hire New Executive Vice President

The New England Patriots have reportedly promoted The Kraft Group executive Robyn Glaser as the team’s new executive vice president of football business and senior advisor to head coach Jerod Mayo.

FOXBORO — New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo apparently has found his “consigliere.” 

Just minutes after being formally introduced as the 15th head coach in franchise history, NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry reported the promotion of organizational stalwart Robyn Glaser to executive vice president (EVP) of football business, and senior advisor to the head coach. 

Glaser enters her new post with an impressive resume. A senior executive with The Kraft Group since 2007, she most recently served as the team’s senior vice president (SVP) of business affairs and chief administrative and compliance officer. During her near 17-year tenure with the organization, she has reported directly to team owner Robert Kraft, and president Jonathan Kraft. 

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Jerod Mayo / Cred: WJAR-10, Providence, RI

Glaser’s responsibilities to date, both with the Kraft Group and the New England Patriots, have centered around various business projects and strategic initiatives — including acting as executor of philanthropic initiatives.  Glaser has managed several operational and administrative functions for the Patriots football team, including NFL relations and compliance, supporting human resources and finance, negotiating sport performance and technology deals, and managing the player social justice fund initiative.

While Glaser’s specific job duties — including whether they encompass football operations — have yet to be disclosed, the Pats still face a number of unanswered questions heading into 2024 and beyond. With the exception of Mayo, New England remains uncertain on the future on several key positions, including general manager, and coordinators for each of the football team’s three phases: offense, defense and special teams.  

The Patriots face perhaps their most important offseason in over a quarter century. With approximately $70 million in projected salary cap space, the Pats have decisions to make on filling several positions with free agents — both internally and externally. Safety Kyle Dugger, tight end Hunter Henry and right tackle Mike Onwenu are just a few of the players the team would like to retain for Mayo’s first year at the helm.

Additionally, the Pats hold the No. 3 selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. Considering their problems on offense this season, New England would likely be best served with a steady hand at the controls to guide them to a franchise-changing starting quarterback, a top-flight receiver or foundational offensive tackle.

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Accordingly, Mayo is eager to begin rebuilding a team which finished 4-13, last place in both their division and conference. However, the 37-year-old is determined to make sure that the hires made by the organization, for which he is now the steward, will be the right ones. 

“I don't want to be an echo chamber,” Mayo said during his introductory press conference on Wednesday. “I just don't. I want people who are going to be honest and open and hopefully come together and make a sound decision.”

Now that the Pats new head coach has his advisor, it appears that business is ready to pick up in Foxboro.  

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