Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Patriots's General Manager Interviews Are A League Formality.

The Patriots are looking to promote Elliot Wolf to General Manager, but league rules require them to conduct mandatory interviews with external minority candidates. This has sparked frustration among fans, but let's take a step back and consider the bigger picture.

The NFL's rules are designed to ensure diversity and fairness in the hiring process. However, it's no secret that the Patriots want to promote Wolf, which is why many candidates are declining interviews. Moreover, if a team knows they have the best candidate available, they're unlikely to take a chance on someone else.

So, now that the formalities are out of the way, let's focus on how the Patriots can make the most of this situation. Instead of simply going through the motions, they should use these interviews as an opportunity to gather valuable insights from experienced professionals.

The Patriots should be bringing in candidates to share their opinions on the current staff and roster. They should ask for their assessment of the team's direction and what's needed for success. This is precisely what fans and media were advocating for when Jerod Mayo was named head coach.

Given that front office personnel are turning down the Patriots, they should consider interviewing high-ranking scouts. And, I'll throw a longshot name out there - Bill Belichick. Yes, you read that right. Belichick should be interviewed, not as a slight against him but as a gesture of respect. He knows what the team is trying to build and can offer valuable insights from an outside perspective.

If Robert Kraft wants to honor Belichick in the Patriots' Hall of Fame someday, this could be a starting point to mend fences. As for Wolf and the General Manager position, this is merely a formality, so the Patriots might as well make the most of it. After all, being ahead of the curve wins games.

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