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Latest Patriots draft rumor hints at big organizational change

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 4/22/24

The New England Patriots appear to be considering a big move before the NFL Draft, and it may signal a change in how things are run in the organization.

Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported Monday that the Patriots are taking calls from teams looking to move up to No. 3. Notably, while top executive Eliot Wolf is still the top decision-maker, team president Jonathan Kraft is “heavily involved” in the process.

The New England Patriots are listening and taking calls from teams looking to move into 3.

While Eliot Wolf is running point, I’m told Patriots’ President Jonathan Kraft is heavily involved in the decision making.

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) April 22, 2024

During the Bill Belichick era, it was newsworthy when the Kraft family exerted their influence over the organization. It sometimes led to reports of tension, as Belichick was in charge of football matters. Now that Belichick is gone, it may be a signal that the Krafts are taking a more active role in how the organization is run.

There are still some signs that the Krafts might not yet be perfectly aligned with those in charge of football operations. However, it does seem that big changes are taking place in terms of how the organization is operating.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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