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With the NFL Draft firmly in the rear-view mirror, the New England Patriots continue to shake up their player personnel department. The latest move, as first reported by Neil Stratton, will see the club bring in veteran college scout Matt Evans from the Washington Football Team.
Evans spent the last eight seasons in Washington. Originally joining the team as a player personnel assistant during the 2014 offseason, he started his career assisting with advance scouting of the team’s opponents, evaluating free agents and writing draft reports. In 2015, Evans transitioned into an area scouting role a gig he has held ever since.
NFL notebook: Patriots make several promotions within scouting department
With longtime director of player personnel Nick Caserio gone to the Texans, New England makes moves to shore up its scouting.
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Around Bill Belichick, the Patriots employed a more collaborative approach to execute their offseason plans once longtime director of player personnel Nick Caserio left to become the Texans general manager last January.
In his place, several members of the Pats’ scouting department stepped in, and many have now been rewarded. According to reports, Matt Groh has been promoted to director of college scouting. Groh was among Belichick’s three-man inner circle this offseason and helped lead the team’s draft preparation and free agency plans.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. QB checkpoints: Timing and leverage are often two of the most important factors for striking deals, and they are at the heart of the Patriots current quarterback decision-making approach.
Coach Bill Belichick is sometimes fond of saying Last time I checked, our first game isn t until September. That basically explains why the Patriots are pressing the QB pause button at the moment, with owner Robert Kraft expressing support for Cam Newton and Jarrett Stidham in 2021, while also acknowledging the team has to solidify the position long-term.
Here are three key checkpoints to watch:
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