Bob Kraft Statement

when your under investigation you never say anything that could incriminate you. his not a billionaire for no reason his smart and as much as us fans don't like to hear the vanilla answers that all we will get until the NFL gives out the verdict

this statement was a giant bag of weaksauce

Kraft should have stepped up here and emphatically defended his guys. And he didn't he just stood there and took it.

I think Krafts a great owner, I just wish he'd sack up. Coming at this like a lawyer trying to find the right business move while your friends are drug through the mud is... Well, good business. That's all I can really say about it.

Hey, it's really easy for me to say strap on a pair and defend your guys without having to walk in his shoes and I understand the need to be politically aware of what you say publicly. I had a job for 30 years which required that type of tact and diplomacy when speaking to the public and the media and I was pretty good at it (modestly speaking.) But, I just feel that Bob Kraft is sometimes in situations which just scream for him to verbally support his guys and it frustrates and angers me when that doesn't happen.

Bobsyouruncle said:

I think Krafts a great owner, I just wish he'd sack up. Coming at this like a lawyer trying to find the right business move while your friends are drug through the mud is... Well, good business. That's all I can really say about it.

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What would Jerry Jones do?

Every talking head (except a few) and practically every media outlet since Monday has called the Patriots cheaters and liars. Those 2 words alone should have him outraged, embarresed and disgusted with what has been said about his QB, Coach, Team and Logo for the past 5 days. Instead of backing his team he gave a crap statement to appease the NFL and whoever else. He should have been the first one to the Mic..instead hes hiding behind a crap statement.

I understand why it would be crazy for him to make some sweeping statement of innocence.

But he really couldn't have made any statement of support for his coach and QB? Really? Lawyers easily could have drafted something that would keep him totally off the hook if it turned out Brady or BB lied through their teeth. Now, he'd end up looking foolish if they did, but with a properly-written statement he wouldn't be in any legal/league trouble. But apparently he wouldn't take that risk. You're so brave, Bob. Screw off.

billdog3484 said:

https://twitter.com/LeeSchechter/status/558718928919482369

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Hey Bum Kisser Bob !
Stand up & strap on a pair !

Sicilian said:

He didn't have to come out and say he believes their innocence outright. It probably would have been nice to hear him make some kind of comment about taking every rumored report with a grain of salt, or to wait for official reports from the NFL before drawing any conclusions.

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This. Apparently you're a lot more astute than the people who are getting paid to advise him.

But Kraft's not a dummy, so it worries me just a bit that he's said basically nothing in support of his coach and QB. I believe them 100%, but Pats are far from being out of the woods with the NFL on this.

Honestly the next time the krafts appear on the large screen I want resounding chorus of boos!

Jackson 2 said:

He's a great owner. He's also a gutless, freaking eunuch...

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Apart from the charities/community outreach what makes Kraft a good owner?

He is riding the coattails of BB (coach and GM) and TB. Didnt have to do a single really hard decision since shutting up when BB chose Brady over Bledsoe. Thanks to BB essentially everything runs on autopilot anyway.

I am not trying to troll at all but I somehow fail to see what it is that makes him "great". Am I missing something obvious?

luuked said:

Apart from the charities/community outreach what makes Kraft a good owner?

He is rising the coattails of BB (coach and GM) and TB. Didnt have to do a single really hard decision since shutting up when BB chose Brady over Bledsoe. Thanks to BB essentially everything runs on autopilot anyway.

I am not trying to troll at all but I somehow fail to see what it is that makes him "great". Am I missing something obvious?

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It's a fair question. I know I've criticized Bob Kraft for choosing to not publicly defend his team at times. I do think he's a very good owner because he's learned not to be meddlesome (it wasn't always that way), he provides his players and other employees with state-of-the art facilities and resources and he rose early on to a position of prominence and influence among his peers. There's no other owner I'd want, but I don't think that makes him immune from criticism.

Maybe, like many successful people in all communities, Kraft became successful after making several key decisions in his life. And, that early success has maybe continued to pay dividends and allow him to continue succeeding, despite not being a dynamo for years.

Bah........Bob gave BB all the keys to the building...... What more support does he need to give?

Jackson 2 said:

It's a fair question. I know I've criticized Bob Kraft for choosing to not publicly defend his team at times. I do think he's a very good owner because he's learned not to be meddlesome (it wasn't always that way), he provides his players and other employees with state-of-the art facilities and resources and he rose early on to a position of prominence and influence among his peers. There's no other owner I'd want, but I don't think that makes him immune from criticism.

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I take providing state of the art facilities etc. as a given. I mean everyone really does it.

In any case, the more interesting question is if him not meddling is not just a result of the continuous success that BB/TB have. If you go to the AFCCG more than every other year and to the SB every third (?) there is no inclination to meddle. Asked differently I wonder how different Jerry Jones would behave in Kraft's shoes.

The one instance I forgot before that showed his trust into letting BB do his thing early on was the Milloy situation. However this came after a SB.

All in all, I agree that he is a good owner that in some situations unfortunately looks like a coward.

Jackson 2 said:

It's a fair question. I know I've criticized Bob Kraft for choosing to not publicly defend his team at times. I do think he's a very good owner because he's learned not to be meddlesome (it wasn't always that way), he provides his players and other employees with state-of-the art facilities and resources and he rose early on to a position of prominence and influence among his peers. There's no other owner I'd want, but I don't think that makes him immune from criticism.

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Bob Kraft learned his lesson well about meddling after the Bill Parcells fiasco. It remains to be seen whether he learned his lesson about not supporting his coach publicly after Spygate but the early returns from Deflategate are not looking promising.

Kraft's statement was disappointing. Personally was hoping for more. Nonetheless, he obviously knows a lot more about this investigation and its status than any member of the media or any Patriots fan. His measured response including his statement of full cooperation indicates the league is convinced that tampering took place and they will pour the needed time & resources into discovering those responsible.

All of this has been blown out of proportion & it is demoralizing.

luuked said:

I take providing state of the art facilities etc. as a given. I mean everyone really does it.

In any case, the more interesting question is if him not meddling is not just a result of the continuous success that BB/TB have. If you go to the AFCCG more than every other year and to the SB every third (?) there is no inclination to meddle. Asked differently I wonder how different Jerry Jones would behave in Kraft's shoes.

The one instance I forgot before that showed his trust into letting BB do his thing early on was the Milloy situation. However this came after a SB.

All in all, I agree that he is a good owner that in some situations unfortunately looks like a coward.

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I think you have it backwards. Kraft without his late wife is a coward who sometimes looks like a good owner because he hired BB.

flasox27 said:

I think you have it backwards. Kraft without his late wife is a coward who sometimes looks like a good owner because he hired BB.

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that was my initial question.

I appreciate that he lets everyone do their job and his outreach efforts even though at least some of it is tax related I would assume. That makes him a good (or above average) owner but I fail to see what makes him great.

The Gr8est said:

Bob Kraft learned his lesson well about meddling after the Bill Parcells fiasco. It remains to be seen whether he learned his lesson about not supporting his coach publicly after Spygate but the early returns from Deflategate are not looking promising.

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He did support him by not terminating his employment.