The New England Patriots have started the process of looking for a head executive to oversee their football operations department. While that person’s expected duties and responsibilities would very much fit the title, it will not be called “general manager.”
The last time the Patriots officially named a GM was in 1990, when Pat Sullivan held that role.
Instead, according to a report by Albert Breer of Spots Illustrated, the Patriots are looking for an “executive vice president of player personnel.” The position was registered with the league office recently, making the search official and necessitating following league requirements such as the Rooney Rule.