All articles tagged with #personnel decisions
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated that all options, including scheme and personnel changes, are on the table as the team, now 1-4, seeks to improve after a blowout loss, with decisions possibly involving quarterback options like Tyler Huntley if Lamar Jackson remains injured.
New England Patriots' director of scouting Eliot Wolf has been given final decision-making authority on personnel, including the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, as the team enters a "new era" after parting ways with Bill Belichick. Wolf plans to implement philosophies learned from his time with the Green Bay Packers, emphasizing drafting and developing young players. The team is evaluating top quarterbacks at the NFL combine and is open to drafting a quarterback with the No. 3 pick. Wolf also aims to retain pending free agents and has adjusted the team's grading system for prospects.
The New England Patriots have reportedly elevated Eliot Wolf, the team's director of scouting, into a de facto general manager role, giving him roster control and leading the personnel department. Wolf, who joined the Patriots in 2020, comes from a scouting background with the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns. He is expected to play a key role in upcoming personnel decisions, including the NFL Draft and free agency, and is known for his traditional scouting approach and extensive network within the league.
The Detroit Lions made defensive changes in their game against the Denver Broncos, opting for more athletic bigs and resulting in 22 pressures, two sacks, a forced fumble and recovery, and their lowest points allowed since Week 8. On offense, Jared Goff had a strong performance with five touchdown passes, while the running back touches were evenly split between David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions' offensive line performed well, allowing only one sack and paving the way for 185 rushing yards. The Lions' defense saw notable personnel decisions, including increased playing time for Sam LaPorta at tight end and Amon-Ra St. Brown potentially emerging as the WR2. Overall, the Lions' adjustments paid off as they moved to a 10-4 record on the season.
The Washington Commanders' offensive line, led by center Tyler Larsen, has been performing well and protecting quarterback Sam Howell. Larsen's communication and decision-making on the field have been crucial in improving the line's performance. Additionally, wide receiver Jahan Dotson has bounced back from a mid-season slump and has become a reliable target for Howell. However, the Commanders may have some personnel decisions to regret, such as not bringing back linebacker Cole Holcomb. Looking ahead, the Commanders will face the Seattle Seahawks, a team they have historically had success against in regular season road games. In the NFC East, the Commanders are still in the playoff race, while the Dallas Cowboys have a favorable schedule ahead.
A total of 202 partners have left Goldman Sachs during CEO David Solomon's tenure, with former partners citing personnel decisions, pay, and strategy missteps as reasons for their departures. Some criticized Solomon and Goldman's president and COO, John Waldron, for elevating executives without appropriate management experience and placing individuals in charge of teams where they lacked industry expertise. The asset- and wealth-management division was highlighted as an example of a unit that suffered from Solomon's leadership choices. Despite the criticism, investors have largely supported the shift in strategy, and Goldman's stock has performed well under Solomon's leadership.