Mike Reiss: Eliot Wolf handling GM duties without the title
On Thursday’s edition of Zolak & Bertrand, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com called in to explain how Eliot Wolf has been handling GM duties without the title.
There’s a lot to like there…
Scott Zolak: Have you heard anything about the process? You know, last time we talked to you, we talked about the front office and we were all there when Jerod got hired at the press conference. Matt Groh was going to be here. Eliot Wolf is going to be here. It looks like Eliot or. Matt Groh is down at the Senior Bowl this week, which means he’s not doing the interviews unless he’s on zoom, and since they’re in-person I’m sure it would just be in-person type things. Is there anybody else in the room with Mayo? Are you hearing anything?
Mike Reiss: Good question Zo and I think it’s important. To me, and this is my view of it and I don’t know if the team would agree with it or not. But I think Eliot Wolf is a key name here, and he is the director of scouting. He’s the son of the Pro Football Hall of Famer Ron Wolf. I believe that he’s positioned himself here as a key guy, almost like the general manager without the title. I got to tell you guys, I mean, depending on who you talk to around the league, like this is a very well respected front office person.
Came up through the Packers. Good organization, good system. You see what they’ve done as they’ve sort of transitioned from Farve to Rodgers to Love. Like there’s a lot to like there. If my read on this is correct, that he’s in there with Jerod Mayo in these interviews, I actually think that if you’re a fan following the team, I would think that would be something you might feel good about. The fact that he wasn’t at the Senior Bowl, though, stood out to me. The idea that he’s back piecing this thing together.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 17: (L-R) Owner Robert Kraft and newly appointed head coach Jerod Mayo of the New England Patriots speak to the media during a press conference at Gillette Stadium on January 17, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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Barth's 2024 Draft Profiles: LSU QB Jayden Daniels
After a breakout season in 2023, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is poised to be a top five pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He’s a multi-faceted game-changer at the quarterback position, but his prospect makeup doesn’t come without its questions.
Jayden Daniels scouting report
Sep 30, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) drops back to pass for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Background
College: LSU
Age: 23
Height: 6’4
Weight: 210
Awards: Heisman Trophy (2023), Walter Camp Award (2023), AP College Football Player of the Year (2023), Davey O’Brien Award (2023), Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (2023), Consensus All-American (2023), SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2023), All-SEC First Team (2023)
Daniels was a four-star recruit out of Cajon High School in California. He was the second-ranked quarterback (behind Spencer Rattler) and top-ranked dual threat quarterback in the Class of 2019, and committed to Arizona State.
In his first camp at Arizona State Daniels won the starting job, making him the first true freshman starting quarterback in program history. He finished as a runner-up for Pac-12 Freshman Offensive Player of the year. He retained the starting job all three years he was with Arizona State.
In 2022 Daniels transferred to LSU, where his production dramatically increased despite facing tougher SEC defenses. After a promising 2022 season Daniels had a monster 2023 season, capturing the Heisman trophy.
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