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Eliot Wolf's father cemented his Hall of Fame legacy by resurrecting the NFL’s original dynasty. Wolf is now charged with reviving its greatest, making Thursday’s draft his meaningful step toward that rebuild and a major public step out of his father's shadow.

All departments in the Patriots' football operations reported to and flowed through Bill Belichick, who had final say over the coaching staff, front office and roster. Now that the Patriots and Belichick have parted ways, the team will need a new personnel head for the first time since 2000. Who might that person be?

On Monday, Bill Belichick declined to provide any details on past or future meetings with Robert Kraft. He offered nothing on whether Kraft has indicated his job is at stake. Or if he would be open to coaching another team. Seemingly, Belichick sat down with two messages to deliver. Combined, they said this: your move, Robert.

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