Why the Patriots need to hire a ‘football overlord' this offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots have a lengthy to-do list for the upcoming offseason. While finding ways to bolster their roster, they must also reassess the front office and coaching staff after a rough start to the post-Bill Belichick era.
After hiring Jerod Mayo as Belichick's replacement, longtime team owner Robert Kraft named Eliot Wolf the de facto general manager. Alex Van Pelt was hired as offensive coordinator and DeMarcus Covington was promoted to defensive coordinator.