The New England Patriots have been searching for a new head of football operations following the departure of Bill Belichick, but their quest has hit a roadblock as two top executives have declined interview opportunities with the team.
Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown and Cardinals vice president of player personnel Quentin Harris have both passed on the chance to interview with the Patriots. This has left Eliot Wolf serving as the de facto general manager in New England in the meantime.
Wolf is seen as a likely choice for the job, but some potential candidates may be wary of interviewing for the position. There are concerns that they may only be viewed as checking boxes for the Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation positions.
However, reports indicate that the Patriots have already complied with the Rooney Rule and are not seeking interviews solely for that purpose. If Wolf is indeed the choice for the position, there would be nothing standing in the way of his hire.
As the search continues for a new head of football operations in New England, it remains to be seen how the team will proceed in filling this crucial role. Stay tuned for updates as the Patriots work to make a decision on who will lead their football operations moving forward.
