The New England Patriots have entered a new era of football sooner than expected following the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season. Former head coach Bill Belichick was let go after struggling to maintain competitiveness in the absence of Tom Brady, prompting owner Robert Kraft to make the decision to part ways with the future Hall of Famer. Belichick, who also held the position of general manager, had significant influence within the organization. However, the Patriots have quickly promoted linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to head coach, but have yet to conduct any interviews for the vacant general manager position. According to Jonathan Jones of CBS, it appears that the Patriots may leave the position open for the 2024 season without actively searching for a new GM. Kraft has stated that the franchise will rely on internal personnel and make decisions through a collaborative effort. Director of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf will take the lead in decision-making for the time being, though there have been no indications of a formal title change. This approach seems to be an interesting shift from having Belichick in charge of personnel for such a long time. Only time will tell if this strategy will be successful, but the Patriots are committed to their philosophies and it will be intriguing to see the outcome.
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