The New England Patriots season got here to an in depth throughout Tremendous Wild Card Weekend and now the main focus shifts from successful video games in the direction of constructing one more playoff contender all through the offseason. Whereas Invoice Belichick seems to retool his roster, he might also must look to fill varied positions on his teaching employees and entrance offense. Quite a few Patriots personnel members have been recognized as scorching names to watch throughout this hiring cycle, starting from head teaching and GM positions. 

Under, we’ll look to maintain a operating tracker of the place notable names — like linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and director of participant personnel Dave Ziegler — are garnering curiosity throughout the league. 

Bears hires Ryan Poles to be GM

Jan. 25 — The Chicago Bears have formally employed former Chiefs govt director of participant personnel Ryan Poles to be their subsequent GM. Naturally, that eliminates a vacation spot for Patriots scouting advisor Eliot Wolf, who was checked out as a finalist for the job.  

Second interview anticipated between Wolf, Bears

Jan. 24 — In keeping with Ian Rapoport of the NFL Community, Patriots scouting advisor Eliot Wolf is amongst at the very least two different candidates who’re count on to be introduced in for a second interview for the present open GM place with the Chicago Bears. Together with Wolf, Chicago is predicted to speak to Ryan Poles of the Chiefs, Monti Ossenfort of the Titans, and probably even Morocco Brown with the Colts. 

Mayo to interview for Raiders job

Jan. 24 — Jerod Mayo is flying to Las Vegas on Monday to interview for the top teaching job with the Raiders on Tuesday, in line with Ian Rapoport of the NFL Community. Mayo was the primary request the Raiders put in as they started their seek for a head coach, so it might appear as if he’s held in excessive regard. Las Vegas additionally interviewed Patriots director of participant personnel Dave Ziegler for his or her GM opening this weekend, so in the event that they resolve to rent Ziegler, Mayo might be a logical pairing. 

Mayo not amongst finalists for Broncos job

Jan. 24 — Ian Rapoport of the NFL Community reported on Monday that the Denver Broncos have narrowed down their head teaching search. Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell and Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett are reportedly the three finalists for the job. That appears to counsel that Mayo — who interviewed with the Broncos — is not going to be heading to Denver. 

Texans aiming for Pats ties with teaching emptiness

Jan. 21 — CBS Sports activities NFL Insider Jonathan Jones studies that league sources really feel the opening head teaching job with the Houston Texans will in the end go to somebody with ties to the Patriots group to work with GM Nick Caserio. This has been an extended hypothesis strategy for the Texans as they not solely have Caserio — who labored in New England from 2001-2020 — slotted in because the GM, however govt vp of soccer operations, Jack Easterby, additionally spent a large chunk of his profession with the Patriots. One title that has already been reported that matches that invoice is present Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo. Brian Flores — who was fired from the Dolphins a number of weeks in the past — might also match that standards of getting New England ties this cycle.

McDaniels a reputation to look at with Raiders

Jan. 20 — Josh McDaniels’ title hasn’t been floated out a lot throughout this newest hiring cycle, however he may nonetheless garner some late curiosity. CBS Sports activities NFL Insider Jonathan Jones notes that McDaniels’ title retains getting floated out for the opening head teaching place with the Las Vegas Raiders. Whereas it might take sure items to fall completely into place to pry McDaniels out of Foxborough, Jones highlights that folk ought to keep watch over Vegas. 

Wolf interviews for Vikings GM job

Jan 20. — The Minnesota Vikings introduced on Thursday that they’ve accomplished their interview with Patriots Senior Guide Eliot Wolf for his or her open GM job. Wolf has been with New England for the previous two seasons working within the entrance workplace. Previous to that, he was the assistant GM for the Cleveland Browns in 2018 and 2019, and labored within the Packers entrance workplace from 2004-2017. 

Mayo interviews for Broncos job

Jan. 19 — The Denver Broncos introduced that they formally carried out their head teaching interview with Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo on Wednesday. Mayo is taken into account to be one of many extra widespread teaching candidates this cycle as his inventory has continued to rise over the previous couple of years. Denver fired former head coach Vic Fangio after three seasons. 

Raiders request two members of the Patriots

Jan. 17 — Ian Rapoport of the NFL Community studies that the Las Vegas Raiders have put in a request to interview Jerod Mayo for his or her head coach opening. On high of that, Vegas has additionally requested to interview director of participant personnel Dave Ziegler for his or her GM opening after firing Mike Mayock. Ziegler simply completed his ninth season with the Patriots group and first because the director of participant personnel.  

Mayo is a high candidate for the Texans job

Jan 13 — Within the aftermath of the Houston Texans firing coach David Culley, ESPN’s Adam Schefter studies that Jerod Mayo is predicted to emerge as a number one candidate for the job. There’s a pure connection between the Texans entrance workplace and the Patriots as Nick Caserio and Jack Easterby are atop the masthead in Houston and spent a number of years in New England. 

McDaniels has curiosity across the NFL

Jan. 13 — In keeping with Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk 790, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels isn’t anticipated to pursue head teaching alternatives throughout New England’s playoff run. That stated, McDaniels has had vital curiosity across the league with Wilson naming the likes of the Bears, Vikings, and Giants as doable suitors. 

Bears curious about Eliot Wolf

Jan. 12 — The Chicago Bears have requested permission to interview Patriots senior advisor Eliot Wolf for his or her opening GM place after firing Ryan Tempo a number of weeks in the past, in line with ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Wolf simply completed his second season with the Patriots and has primarily helped within the scouting division, which loved nice success final offseason. In 2021, New England had a implausible draft, bringing within the likes of Mac Jones, Christian Barmore, and Rhamondre Stevenson. That success charge is seemingly catching the attention of the remainder of the league. Earlier than becoming a member of the Patriots, Wolf was the Browns assistant GM and labored within the Packers from offense from 2004-2017 previous to that job in Cleveland. 

Broncos request permission to interview Mayo

Jan. 10 — ESPN’s Adam Schefter studies that the Denver Broncos have requested permission to interview Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo for his or her opening head teaching place. The Broncos did hearth former head coach Vic Fangio following the common season and could be an fascinating touchdown spot for Mayo, who’s seeing his inventory develop after a formidable interview with the Philadelphia Eagles final offseason. The problem with the Broncos opening, after all, is the questions surrounding the quarterback place.