In light of their mutual parting of the ways with long-time head honcho Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots were forced to restructure both their coaching staff and their personnel department. Serving as both head coach and de facto general manager, Belichick had led both departments during his 24 seasons with the team.
One month after the split, the Patriots have filled out a significant portion of their post-Belichick organizational structure. Wednesday in particular saw the team fill in several previously blank spaces: the club reportedly hired or re-hired five people, both on the coaching staff and in the front office.