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flag Bobby Grier, key NFL executive who helped draft Tom Brady and J.J. Watt, has died at 82.

flag Bobby Grier, an 82-year-old NFL executive who played a key role in the Patriots drafting Tom Brady and the Texans selecting J.J. Watt, has died. flag A former Iowa running back and high school coach, he spent decades in football, serving in coaching and executive roles with the Patriots from 1981 to 2000, including director and vice president of player personnel, then with the Texans until 2016. flag He later advised the Dolphins as a consultant. flag Known for his integrity and influence on personnel decisions, Grier was honored by league leaders, including Patriots chairman Robert Kraft. flag He was the father of NFL and NHL executives Chris and Mike Grier.

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