Robert Kraft blasts Welker's agent

Halifax_Pats_Fan · Mar 18, 2013

I'm sorry but I have to take exception to Kraft's remarks, esp the one re: not answering to Brady.

Does that really need to be said, esp after what he has done AND CONTINUES TO DO, not FOR Kraft but he is certainly reaping the benefits.

No tact.

Kraft has had a tough go losing his wife and all but no need to say some of these things, even if that is how he feels.

No, he does not have to answer to Brady but did that really need to be said?

Seems to me someone is taking someone else for granted...maybe if he took Giovanni Carmazzi he would be singing a different tune...

IllegalContact · Mar 18, 2013

RhodyPatriot said:
The arrogance continues.
Why is Robert Kraft opining that Wes Welker might be cut after year 1 in Denver?? Why is Kraft commenting on Welker's deal with Denver??
Bob Kraft says he doesn't answer to Tom Brady???
Psssst, hey Bobby you ain't no model franchise without #12.
God I wish Tom Brady had Gisele's balls and mouth. Someone needs to put Kraft in his place.
Gisele would in 1.2 seconds.

LOL......foxborough was selling out long before tom brady...and will continue to seel out after he's gone.

gillete was being built before tom brady......

kraft is the only reason the pats even matter to us now......kraft may be the only reason the 2011 season started on time

go be a fan of some other team

AzPatsFan · Mar 18, 2013

RhodyPatriot said:
The arrogance continues.
Why is Robert Kraft opining that Wes Welker might be cut after year 1 in Denver?? Why is Kraft commenting on Welker's deal with Denver??
Bob Kraft says he doesn't answer to Tom Brady???
Psssst, hey Bobby you ain't no model franchise without #12.
God I wish Tom Brady had Gisele's balls and mouth. Someone needs to put Kraft in his place.
Gisele would in 1.2 seconds.

With your attitude about all things Patriots, why not just change and become a Jets fan?

I think you'd be much happier. There is so much more there to freely criticize.

jan08 · Mar 18, 2013

manxman2601 said:
Ridiculous.

1. The Patriots would be/were a joke of a franchise without Kraft.

2. #12 would be an insurance salesman married to Walmart checkout girl without the the Pats picking him at 199.

The first guy made a stupid point, but you didn't have to counter balance that with an equally stupid point as a reply.

Ivan · Mar 18, 2013

Robert Kraft is 100% full of crap. Welker had more receptions than any player in NFL history over a 6 year period, broke Jerry Rice's record for 100 RECseasons, and led the league in first downs and YAC lat year, and the Patriots wanted him to take Ocho money. They were pissed off he took the franchise money and wouldn't accept their lowball deal so they pushed him out the door.

A 2 year deal isn't wanting Welker to be a Patriot "for life, " Kraft is a liar, he should just his piehole.

RhodyPatriot · Mar 18, 2013

mgcolby said:
I wonder if Seymour, Logan and Vince think he is a cheap bastard?

Let's ask Greg Jennings.

JackBauer · Mar 18, 2013

Halifax_Pats_Fan said:
I'm sorry but I have to take exception to Kraft's remarks, esp the one re: not answering to Brady.

Does that really need to be said, esp after what he has done AND CONTINUES TO DO, not FOR Kraft but he is certainly reaping the benefits.

No tact.

Kraft has had a tough go losing his wife and all but no need to say some of these things, even if that is how he feels.

No, he does not have to answer to Brady but did that really need to be said?

Seems to me someone is taking someone else for granted...maybe if he took Giovanni Carmazzi he would be singing a different tune...

I don't get it. Why is Kraft saying he doesn't answer to Brady a big deal?

JackBauer · Mar 18, 2013

RhodyPatriot said:
Let's ask Greg Jennings.

Uhh...you mean the guy they didn't offer a contract to?

dtbrks · Mar 18, 2013

The article in question:

Kraft: Welker was our first choice - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

Bella*chick · Mar 18, 2013

What exactly did he say that insinuates Wes may be cut after one year? I highly doubt he meant it to be interpreted that way.

ctpatsfan77 · Mar 18, 2013

IllegalContact said:
LOL......foxborough was selling out long before tom brady...and will continue to seel out after he's gone.

gillete was being built before tom brady......

kraft is the only reason the pats even matter to us now......kraft may be the only reason the 2011 season started on time

go be a fan of some other team

In fact, the sellout streak dates to Kraft buying the team.

Sicilian · Mar 18, 2013

Kraft has typically stayed quiet and respectful throughout his history with the team, even in the face of the witch hunt that was Spygate. And all that's gotten him is continued criticism amongst the media and fanbase for his "cheapness" and "arrogance", despite spending to the cap, having one of the most successful franchises in all of sports (that he pulled out of the doldrums), and being one of the most influential figures in settling the labor dispute. I'm ok with him taking a little offense to the situation for once if he feels the perception doesn't match the facts.

Bella*chick · Mar 18, 2013

Thanks for the link. What he said was not that bad. Just financial reality.

manxman2601 · Mar 18, 2013

Bella*chick said:
What exactly did he say that insinuates Wes may be cut after one year? I highly doubt he meant it to be interpreted that way.

But in Denver, he’s going to count $4 million against the cap this coming year and $8 million the second year. There is no guarantee that he plays the second year there. He will get $6 million the first year. Our deal, he would have gotten $8 million the first year – our last offer to him.

From the article quoted above.

RhodyPatriot · Mar 18, 2013

Ivan said:
Robert Kraft is 100% full of crap.......They were pissed off he took the franchise money and wouldn't accept their lowball deal so they pushed him out the door.

A 2 year deal isn't wanting Welker to be a Patriot "for life, " Kraft is a liar, he should just his piehole.

Right on.
Kraft also wants you to believe they offered Wes 8 million the first year.
Uh huh!!! Sure Robert.....

Ivan · Mar 18, 2013

Bella*chick said:
What exactly did he say that insinuates Wes may be cut after one year? I highly doubt he meant it to be interpreted that way.

He has the Broncos plans confused with their own plans.

Brady is seriously pissed off and Kraft knows it so he is trying to deflect the blame from where it belongs, on the Patriots.

JackBauer · Mar 18, 2013

Ivan said:
Brady is seriously pissed off and Kraft knows it so he is trying to deflect the blame from where it belongs, on the Patriots.

I'm curious as to how you know this.

Bella*chick · Mar 18, 2013

manxman2601 said:
From the article quoted above.

Thanks, manxman, I have now read the article. I think he's just comparing the deals....he's not saying Wes won't play well and will be cut which is how it first came off to me.

DarrylS · Mar 18, 2013

Bella*chick said:
Thanks, manxman, I have now read the article. I think he's just comparing the deals....he's not saying Wes won't play well and will be cut which is how it first came off to me.

I agree, have no problem with what he said and corroborates what Reiss said last week..

Wes was given an offer, he checked with other teams, when he came back the offer was no longer on the table..

Just like two years ago, he was given an offer and walked away..

JMC00 · Mar 18, 2013

JackBauer said:
I'm curious as to how you know this.

Didn't you know? He knows and is right about everything.

Robert Kraft blasts Welker's agent

In the Starting Line-Up

PatsFans.com Retired Jersey Club

Veteran Starter w/Big Long Term Deal

Practice Squad Player

Hall of Fame Poster

In the Starting Line-Up

Hall of Fame Poster

Hall of Fame Poster

In the Starting Line-Up

Addicted to the light

PatsFans.com Supporter

PatsFans.com Supporter

Addicted to the light

PatsFans.com Retired Jersey Club

In the Starting Line-Up

Hall of Fame Poster

Hall of Fame Poster

Addicted to the light

PatsFans.com Supporter

Pro Bowl Player

Similar threads