The New England Patriots shocked a lot of people when they fired Jerod Mayo after just one season on the job with arguably one of the worst teams in the league.
This move has led to a lot of speculation about who will be the next head coach of the Patriots, with many names being thrown around as potential candidates.
However, one name that has been mentioned as a potential candidate is Ben Johnson, the current offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions.
But after the Patriots disrespected Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn during their head coach search, it's likely that Johnson will think twice about taking the job.
According to reports, the Patriots contacted Glenn about interviewing for the head coach position, but then never followed up with him after the initial contact.
This lack of respect for Glenn's time and consideration is not only unprofessional, but it also speaks to the culture and values of the Patriots organization.
If the Patriots are not willing to treat potential candidates with respect and professionalism, then why would Johnson want to work for them?
Johnson has been successful as the offensive coordinator for the Lions, and he has a lot of options when it comes to his next career move.
He would be wise to avoid the Patriots and their toxic culture, and instead look for a team that values and respects its employees.
The Patriots may have made a mistake by firing Mayo, but they could make an even bigger mistake by losing out on a top head coach candidate like Johnson.
Only time will tell if Johnson will decide to walk away from the Patriots, but one thing is for sure: the Patriots need to change their culture and start treating people with respect if they want to attract top talent to their organization.