With the NFL Draft fast approaching, this is the time of year to shed light on the hard work put in by scouting departments across the NFL.
Scouts and personnel directors generally work behind the scenes, watching countless hours of tape, while also visiting college campuses across the country. In many cases, scouts are doing the grunt work necessary for teams to make the right choices, filing detailed reports on every prospect.
With that in mind, here is a look at the Patriots' personnel department:
Scott Pioli -- VP of player personnel
Nick Caserio -- Director of player personnel
Marvin Allen -- area scout
Larry Cook -- scouting consultant
DuJuan Daniels -- scouting assistant
Mike Disner - scouting assistant
Brian Flores -- pro scout
Tim Heffelfinger -- area scout
Frantzy Jourdain -- area scout
Nancy Meier -- director of scouting administration
Jay Muraco -- college scouting coordinator
Jim Nagy -- area scout
Kyle O'Brien -- area scout
Monti Ossenfort -- area scout
Adam Peters -- area scout
Tim Pichette -- scouting assistant
Bob Quinn -- regional scout
Jonathan Robinson -- regional scout
Brian Smith -- pro scout
Patrick Stewart -- scouting assistant
Applause!
Mike- is that the same DuJuan Daniels that played at BC not too long ago?
Mike, thanks for the insightful blog. ...
where is Matt Walsh???
Hi Aaron. That is the same DuJuan Daniels who played at BC. Have a nice weekend.
--Mike
Mike, I am wondering about the amount of movement from team to team that takes place with scouts? And, if it happens frequently, is there any sort of confidentiality clause they sign? It seems like (unethically) there could be teams that offer these folks significant salary raises predraft, and in return bringing team scouting info. (We see this to a small degree with practice squad players the weeks of games.)
Mike, you are the man. Excellent stuff.
Standing Ovations!!!
When the media talked about the Pats and the draft, the names you always hear are Bill Belichick and Scott Pioli, but it was a team effort indeed. These guys have done a great job for the team.
Good shout out!
Kudos Mike, give credit where it's due. These men, and woman, are the first step in shaping the team into what it is today. Keep up the good work!
Brian Flores also played at BC.
How about a tip of the cap to Thomas Dimitroff as well, now the GM of the Falcons.
Check out Don Banks Mock Draft on SI.com. Love the trade & pick! Mayo is supposed to be a great fit for the Pats.
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