FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Wolf well-positioned: One of the next critical steps for the Patriots after coach Bill Belichick's exit will be in their personnel department, clarifying roles and ultimately determining who runs the show after Belichick had final say for the past two decades. With the No. 3 overall pick, this is arguably the team's most important draft since selecting quarterback Drew Bledsoe first overall in 1993.
Some key points from team and league sources:
In 30 years of ownership, Robert Kraft and Jonathan Kraft have never hired a general manager.