Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed that the last few years have been tough and not reflective of the team's aspirations. He emphasized that it wasn't right to trade Bill Belichick or Tom Brady, as both had earned the right to make their own decisions. Kraft also stated that he didn't attempt to trade Belichick because he believed Belichick deserved to leave without compensation.
Robert Kraft explains that he didn't try to trade Bill Belichick because Belichick earned the right to leave without compensation. https://t.co/TKBfV6GtWs
Robert Kraft said he didn't think it was right to trade Bill Belichick or Tom Brady. Both earned the right to do what they want.
Robert Kraft said he "just didn't think it was right" for the Patriots to try and extract draft picks for Bill Belichick in a trade.
Kraft on possibly trading Belichick: "I didn't think it was right for Tom Brady, who gave us 20 years, and I don't think it's right for Bill. I think each of them earned the right to be in a position to do what's right for (them)."
Patriots owner Robert Kraft on letting Bill Belichick go: "The last 3 years have been pretty tough. ... What's gone on here the last 3, 4 years isn't what we want. We have a responsibility to fix it to the best of our ability."