Latest Pats Report Creates Uncertainty Around Eliot Wolf
It's been an offseason of change for the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick was let go after spending 24 years with the Patriots.
They decided to hire Jerod Mayo as the head coach and had Eliot Wolf as the director of scouting, taking over since Belichick was let go. They also selected Drake Maye with the third overall pick to make him the new franchise quarterback.
Although they have a new coach, and quarterback, the Pats are in the market for an official general manager.
The latest report adds some uncertainty surrounding Wolf.
The search process for the next head of New England Patriots football operations is underway, sources tell @NFLonCBS. The Pats had planned to wait until after the draft, and now the wheels are in motion https://t.co/Vbq4pD405r
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) May 6, 2024
Patriots News: New England Is Looking For The Head of Football Operations
According to Jonathan Jones of CBSSports, the Patriots are in the process of hiring their next football executive, a role that is known as an NFL general manager.
Wolf is expected to be in the running but it's unclear how the roles will be divided.
Evan Lazar of Patriots.com gave an interesting point on how the setup would be with Wolf. No one knows if Wolf will work with this person, get this role himself, or be the second man in charge.
The question is will that person be working in conjunction with Eliot Wolf, replace him, or will Wolf just get the title himself?
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) May 6, 2024
Wonder if the #Patriots would be interested in a Neely-Sweeney setup where Wolf is the GM, but there’s someone above him overseeing the operation. https://t.co/Iz1vIvpSIf
One thing that's clear is that New England wants another influential voice in the building. The timing is a bit odd due to free agency and the NFL Draft officially wrapped up.
Nonetheless, it appears that New England and owner Robert Kraft want to have someone oversee the entire football operation.
With a new era in Foxborough, the Pats are looking to add another presence to the front office. Will it be Wolf or is someone else coming into the building? Only time will tell but the Pats are interested in listening to others outside of New England.
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