The Patriots face the challenge of replacing a key figure who was with the franchise for two decades, including all six of the Super Bowl wins.
Yes, technically that could still be a reference to Tom Brady, but in 2021 it also means Nick Caserio. Granted, the former personnel director’s value to New England was clearly less than that of a franchise quarterback, but Caserio — now the general manager of the Texans — was nonetheless instrumental in helping Bill Belichick build (and rebuild) multiple championship rosters.
While no one has been officially named as New England’s new Director of Player Personnel, Dave Ziegler was introduced in a recent interview with Patriots team reporter Megan O’Brien as having a “new role.