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The lowly New England Patriots — in the midst of their worst season in 30 years, were officially eliminated from postseason contention Sunday afternoon following the Cincinnati Bengals’ 31-14 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The elimination marks the earliest the Patriots have been knocked out of the playoffs since the 2000 season, over two decades […]

Saturday’s Army-Navy festivities at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, was a welcomed break from the season-long struggles of the New England Patriots. And while embattled Patriots head coach Bill Belichick didn’t seem to be distracted by the pall caused by his team’s 3-10 season — their worst in over 30 years, ESPN Pat McAfee indeed […]

Robert Kraft is in his 30th year as the owner of the New England Patriots, and it’s been three decades of nearly unparalleled success for the 82-year-old Kraft and his franchise. In those 30 seasons (in fairness, 29, since we’re in the middle of the 30th), the Patriots have won the AFC East 19 times, […]

It is hard to imagine the New England Patriots not being coached by Bill Belichick, but rumors have already started making their rounds about a looming breakup between the legendary football tactician and one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. Such a breakup would cause massive waves across the NFL, and while it […]

The partnership between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft has lasted nearly twenty-four years, but all signs point to the New England Patriots parting ways with Belichick before he and Kraft could reach their silver anniversary. Sometimes even the marriages that seem certain to last forever abruptly come to an end, but as you often hear […]

If Robert Kraft decides he wants to move on from Bill Belichick, he seems to have a dream scenario on who he wants to be the New England Patriots’ next head coach and general manager. Kraft’s two “home run hires” to replace both of Belichick’s roles would be Mike Vrabel as the Patriots’ next head […]

Along with the rest of New England, the Patriots are mourning the lives lost in the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. The shooting Wednesday night has killed at least 18 people and injured 13 others. The Patriots released a statement Thursday from owner Robert Kraft on X. “The senseless act of violence that unfolded last […]

When it comes to the New England Patriots and their constant struggles this season, owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick could have “hard conversations” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “I think there’s gonna be some hard conversations between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft,” Schefter said on The Pat McAfee show Monday afternoon. “How […]

Since 2000, Bill Belichick has helped the New England Patriots reach new heights. But as the Patriots continue to falter this season, Robert Kraft is considering a massive change. In his time as head coach, Belichick has won 263 games and led New England to six Super Bowl championships. However, the Patriots have gotten out […]

Robert Kraft was like many New England Patriots fans when he watched Tom Brady speak during his ceremony at halftime of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. In the middle of his speech, Brady declared that “I’m a Patriot for life.” As the team’s former quarterback said that, Kraft was notably excited standing behind him. […]

There is no question in any NFL fan’s mind that Tom Brady deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He started by impressing Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft by running the New England Patriots dynasty for years. His impact on the city and his fans remains understated. Brady was the face of […]

Robert Kraft is once again a semifinalist for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This time around, though, he’s getting support from a major player. Tom Brady made the case for the New England Patriots owner to be inducted just over a week after he was picked as one of the 12 semifinalists […]

Robert Kraft and Mike Holmgren were one of 60 former senior NFL players, coaches, or contributors to get one step closer to a Hall of Fame nod on Wednesday. Thirty-one seniors and twenty-nine coaches/contributors were selected to advance to this top 60. The seniors make up of former players who played their last pro football […]

The 2023 NFL season is certainly gearing up to be a big one for the New England Patriots, one that could determine the future employment of a couple of key members in the organization. That seems to include Bill Belichick. Some people close to the Patriots head coach think that his job could be in […]

When Bill Belichick mentioned at his end-of-the-season press conference in January that the New England Patriots had been at the bottom in spending in two of the last three seasons, many thought he was taking a shot at owner Robert Kraft. Kraft dispelled that notion in a recent conversation with the Boston Sports Journal’s Greg […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has one clear goal in mind in order to feel fully satisfied. As Kraft helped host Fanatics’ “Merch Madness: Fan Gear Giveaway” event on Tuesday, the six-time Super Bowl winner shared his excitement for the upcoming season while speaking to reporters. Fanatics CEO Mike Rubin interrupted Kraft as he […]

Robert Kraft is certainly aware of the challenges facing the New England Patriots in the 2023 season. Two of the New England’s division rivals made the playoffs last season, with one of them being viewed as a Super Bowl contender (Buffalo Bills) and the other not showing many signs of taking a step back this […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft didn’t miss the chance to roast the New York Jets when given the opportunity recently. Speaking at Boston’s branding event for the 2026 World Cup last week, Kraft spoke about the comradery the prestigious soccer tournament brings around the world. He compared that feeling to the feeling of when […]

If you’re hoping the New England Patriots select a receiver with one of their top picks in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft, don’t get your hopes up too high. Even though most analysts agree the Patriots need to add talent at wide receiver, they don’t appear to be impressed by the receiving prospects in this […]

The New England Patriots didn’t want inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to leave this offseason, reportedly giving him an enticing offer to stay while teams requested to interview him for their vacant head coach and defensive coordinator jobs. They also want Mayo to remain in New England for a long time, too. Patriots owner Robert […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft received an interesting text message recently. Speaking to reporters at the NFL owners meeting in Arizona on Monday, Kraft shared that rapper Meek Mill texted him “three or four days ago” to tell him that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson told Meek Mill he wants to play with the Patriots. […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft gave strong endorsements of the two most key figures in his organization when speaking to reporters at the NFL owners meeting on Monday. First, Kraft expressed confidence in Mac Jones following the quarterback’s rough second season, mentioning the unusual coaching situation he had around him and changes made this […]

Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft tipped their caps to a New England Patriots legend on Friday. Moments after Devin McCourty announced his retirement from playing football, the Patriots head coach and owner each released their own heartfelt statements on the longtime Patriot. Belichick acknowledged how great McCourty’s character was on top of his great play […]

David Andrews offered a strong defense of Robert Kraft and the New England Patriots after an NFLPA report card graded the teams’s facilities among the worst in the league. Andrews said that the survey doesn’t reflect the way he views the organization and its workplace environment. “Any survey can be skewed,” he told the Boston […]

The NFL Players’ Association surveyed its players on working conditions around the league and players on the New England Patriots were brutally honest about their situation. The Patriots ranked 24th overall in the league in working conditions, the NFLPA shared Wednesday. “The player respondents’ feedback from our survey described the club’s facility as old, dated […]

The New England Patriots haven’t had a really successful season comparable to the Tom Brady years ever since the iconic QB left the franchise in 2020. With that said, former Patriots star Damien Woody believes the lack of success is not sitting well with team owner Robert Kraft. Wood shared as much in a recent […]

The New England Patriots offseason has already been filled with drama surrounding quarterback Mac Jones. But with Jones having a big supporter in Robert Kraft, his future in New England seems a bit more secure. While Jones struggled in 2022, he was a Pro Bowler during his rookie year. Heading into next season, Kraft has […]

A New England Patriots’ fixture is remaining with the team for at least one more season. Longtime special teams captain Matthew Slater will hold off retirement and return to the Patriots for the 2023 season, the team announced in a joint statement on Friday. “It is a great honor and blessing to return to the […]

Robert Kraft hasn’t been shy in sharing his wishes for Tom Brady to say goodbye to the New England Patriots one last time. The Patriots owner said that he’s been speaking with Brady since the quarterback announced his retirement earlier in February in an interview with Fox Business’ Neil Cavuto on Friday. “I’ve had an […]

Following a trying 2022 season, Mac Jones has the support of the New England Patriots ownership. Robert Kraft gave a ringing endorsement of the young quarterback when he was asked if he would pursue Tom Brady as a free agent in an interview with Fox Business’ Neil Cavuto on Friday. “We are blessed to have […]

Robert Kraft is happy to have Bill O’Brien back as the offensive coordinator for New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots owner gave his first public comment on the re-hiring of O’Brien on Friday, sharing excitement to have him back as the team’s offensive coordinator. “I think he was an excellent choice,” Kraft […]

Robert Kraft’s quest to make sure that Tom Brady retires with the New England Patriots continued on Tuesday. The Patriots owner shared a positive update though for those hoping that Brady ends up signing a one-day contract to retire as a member of the team. Kraft told NBC 10 Boston’s Malcolm Johnson that the team […]

New England Patriots boss Robert Kraft has nothing but love and appreciation for Tom Brady, who retired for the second and final time earlier in the week. As Kraft made his way to the Grammys 2023, he was asked about Brady’s retirement. The New England boss said that he will always consider TB12 as a […]

While many people have picked a side in the age-old Tom Brady or Bill Belichick debate, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft believes the answer is more nuanced than that. Kraft, who has owned the team long enough to see the entire tenures of both Patriots icons, was actually asked that question during an appearance […]

Tom Brady played the majority of his legendary football career as a New England Patriot, winning six Super Bowls with Robert Kraft and the Pats and earning a spot in Massachusetts lore. The team’s CEO didn’t hesitate at all when asked if he was open to signing Brady to a one-day contract so he could […]

On Wednesday morning, to the shock of many, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL. Just one year after originally returning, the future Hall of Fame quarterback once again decided to call it a career. But it appears that he means it this time. Following his retirement, Brady was […]

It appears some changes are coming to the Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots coaching staff in Foxborough. Belichick has met with team owner Robert Kraft since their season-ending loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, with the two sides coming to the conclusion that changes will be made to the offensive coaching staff, NBC Sports […]

A day after their 2022 season ended with a 35-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills to finish 8-9, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed his disappointment in a letter to the team’s season ticket holders on Monday. “Unfortunately, our season ended sooner than we hoped yesterday afternoon in Buffalo,” Kraft wrote in a statement, […]

As the whole sports world continues to donate to Damar Hamlin’s GoFundMe toy drive, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft got creative with the perfect tribute donation to support the campaign. Kraft and the Patriots gave $18,003 for the initiative, and sure enough, it is a well-thought-out gift. As Mike Reiss of ESPN explained, 18 […]