From a power standpoint, Pats coach Bill Belichick runs the operation and has the final say on all matters. Caserio orchestrates trade discussions, free agency negotiations and scouting assignments, but the ultimate decision comes from Belichick, and everyone in the league knows it.
After Floyd Reese left the organization last year, Caserio took over more responsibilities in dealing with agents, so he is still raw from that perspective. Caserio is considered bright, full of potential and straightforward, which people respect, but the 38-year-old has shown his inexperience compared to seasoned veterans.