The new Patriots regime is trying to establish its own identity when it comes to player personnel. But as he tries to break away from the Patriot Way, one Bill Belichick trait may remain. It is the opaque office location. New England has yet to name a general manager, but scouting director Elliot Wolff is in the running.
According to the latest news from the Senior Bowl scouting community, the Wolves could look to bring in Alonzo Highsmith, who worked closely with Green Bay (2012-2017) to oversee personnel decisions. – Creative process. Owner Robert Kraft said New England will work with a common front office voice before the draft.
The chorus also includes athletic director Matt Groh and head coach Jerod Mayo. Since the wolf is at the top of the totem pole, it can be assumed that his philosophy was heavily influenced by some of his father’s famous beliefs. Pro Football Hall of Famer Ron Wolf is a three-time Super Bowl champion as a member of the Raiders, Buccaneers, Jets and most famously the Packers. He preached some important principles that will shape how New England defines Patriots players going forward.
As Green Bay achieved much success, the elder Wolf was a big believer in developing homegrown talent. He focused primarily on interior design and development while using free agency to plug holes that needed fixing. Furthermore, Wolff continued to select players even when he didn’t have to. Despite having Brett Favre as his starting quarterback, he selected wide receivers in seven of eight drafts from 1992 to 1999. Wolf Jr. also won a Super Bowl ring during his time in Green Bay under then-general manager Ted Thompson, his father’s first hire.
The full NFL draft order has yet to be announced, but we do know that New England currently has the third overall pick and will have to heavily consider a quarterback. The Patriots also select 34th overall in the second round and 68th overall in the third round. There are actually a lot of needs on the current roster. If New England is to return to the playoffs, it will need significant upgrades to its talent at multiple positions.The All-Star Game is over and the first round of draft season is right around the corner.
The NFL Scouting Combine is scheduled for late next month, followed by the pro day circuit in March. There will be a lot of moving and shaking leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. In the meantime, we tried to figure out who the Patriots’ top targets are in this year’s draft based on philosophy, needs, schemes and qualifications.
