Patriots’ Mayo wins AP Defensive Rookie award (AP)

December 31st, 2008

In a Nov. 13, 2008, file photo New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) tackles New York Jets tight end Dustin Keller (81) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Boston. Mayo was named The Associated Press 2008 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, Wednesday Dec. 31, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)AP - Jerod Mayo firmly answered everyone who criticized the Patriots for taking him with the 10th pick in April's draft by winning The Associated Press 2008 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.




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