The Patriots have been on the hunt for a new head of football operations, but they’ve been having trouble finding the right fit. However, they’ve recently secured interviews with a few promising candidates. One of them is Brandon Hunt, the director of scouting for the Eagles, who spoke with the team about the position.
Another candidate is Samir Suleiman, a former Panthers director of player negotiations and salary cap manager. Suleiman has worked for several teams in similar roles, including the Steelers, Rams, and Jaguars. Despite some controversy in his past, Suleiman is being seriously considered for the Patriots’ top football operations job.
Eliot Wolf, the scouting director for the Patriots, has been acting as the de facto General Manager since Bill Belichick left and is a front-runner for the position. There are rumors that he may be interviewed for this role as well.
There have been conflicting reports regarding whether the Patriots have fulfilled their Rooney Rule requirements during their hiring process. Some executives have declined to interview for the position due to suspicions that there may already be an internal candidate in mind. This could explain why it’s been challenging to find suitable candidates for this key role on the team.