The New England Patriots have begun their search for the next leader of their football operations department.
Director of scouting Eliot Wolf has operated as New England's de facto general manager since Bill Belichick's departure in January. Wolf was the primary decision-maker during NFL free agency as well as the draft, which saw the Patriots select the potential next face of the franchise in quarterback Drake Maye third overall.
Unsurprisingly, our Phil Perry reports that Wolf is the "overwhelming favorite" to be officially named the Patriots' next primary football executive.