Never want to hear the term "The Patriot Way" again.

Krafty nullified it. Revis, Mankins, Law and everyone else who went for more money or forced a trade because of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ were right to do so. Brady must feel doubly betrayed by this organization.

The cap management has nothing to do with what Kraft has done. We won our 4th because of excellent cap managing.

FrodoBagginz said:

The cap management has nothing to do with what Kraft has done. We won our 4th because of excellent cap managing.

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I'm not talking about cap management, I'm talking about sacrificing $$$$ for the good of the team, if the owner puts $$$$ above absolutely everything else, why shouldn't the players?

Kraft redefined the Patriot way.

"This has taken too long. I can extend it, or end it. I choose to end it"
I hope when Brady and Belichick are gone, his players take the same approach on the field.

Armchair Quarterback said:

I'm not talking about cap management, I'm talking about sacrificing $$$$ for the good of the team, if the owner puts $$$$ above absolutely everything else, why shouldn't the players?

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Different pool of dollars. Cap dollars are special. Every dollar that goes into Brady's pocket is a dollar that doesn't go into one of his teammates'.

That said, there was one time I didn't like Kraft's salary spending, and it was recent -- namely when he gave Brady a RAISE apparently just to avoid having to deliver cash earlier. That did seem like he was taking money out of the cap to line his own pocket.

On the other hand, maybe Brady asked for a raise, and Kraft just took cash flow advantage while doing him the favor ...

I know the difference, just trying to make a correlation.

I thought this ownership stood for what's right. This is definitely not right.

Never mind the Patriots. It's all about the NFL; the CORPORATION; the COLLECTIVE. We should be checking the financial status of the league each week instead of the standings. If the league is doing well, all is well. The standing are just...remind us that we need more collectivism, until every team has an even record.

I never wanted to hear that term in the first place. The only good team motto is "Just Win Baby". And that was the only owner that wouldve stood up for his team

After seeing this, and how shabby TB, one of the best of all time is being crucified for a damn "allegation" (unproven at that), tell me why ANY top flight free agent, would want to come here? They would have to have this in the back of their minds that this could be them. Not to mention, after seeing what shifty Bob did to BB after spygate, by piling on, what top coach would want this position should BB decide to hang it up.? And, believe me, I am thinking BB has to be livid right about now. I would not be surprised to hear him call a press conference and announce he has had enough. Hoping he will write a scathing memoir in a few years.

"The Patriot Way" is a media creation and has little to do anything said by the New England Patriots..

Kraft put his financial incentives ahead of the team, and the team's honor.

The team should sure as hell not expect players to do so anymore.

Fans can no more blame players for doing the same without blaming Kraft.

voluntarysaftey said:

Kraft put his financial incentives ahead of the team, and the team's honor.

The team should sure as hell not expect players to do so anymore.

Fans can no more blame players for doing the same without blaming Kraft.

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I've never blamed players for chasing more money. The only difference is that now I'd consider any player who doesn't do that to be a stooge. There is no good reason to sacrifice money on a guy like Kraft's behalf.

I don't think Kraft ever gets to say "Do Your Job" again either (if he ever did). Hilarious that he would continue to sell merchandise with the phrase plastered all over it.

Rhodey said:

Never mind the Patriots. It's all about the NFL; the CORPORATION; the COLLECTIVE. We should be checking the financial status of the league each week instead of the standings. If the league is doing well, all is well. The standing are just...remind us that we need more collectivism, until every team has an even record.

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You must have made the exact same comment about the "COLLECTIVE" in over 20 posts in different threads.
Enough already.

If people want to be mad at someone, your focus should still be on Goody and a little still on Bob.

hernandez destroyed the " patriot way " for me. i cringe anytime i hear that phrase.

Armchair Quarterback said:

Krafty nullified it. Revis, Mankins, Law and everyone else who went for more money or forced a trade because of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ were right to do so. Brady must feel doubly betrayed by this organization.

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The PATRIOT WAY has absolutely nothing to do with Kraft!! The PATRIOT WAY is the sole invention and of Bill Belichick. I will always SUPPORT BB AND TB12 and if you do not then you and i will never agree. GO Pats

Rawky77 said:

The PATRIOT WAY has absolutely nothing to do with Kraft!! The PATRIOT WAY is the sole invention and of Bill Belichick. I will always SUPPORT BB AND TB12 and if you do not then you and i will never agree. GO Pats

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Sole invention of Bill Belichick? Might be time to adjust your meds.

And yes, this is about me not supporting Brady and Belichick. Very good observation.

FrodoBagginz said:

The cap management has nothing to do with what Kraft has done. We won our 4th because of excellent cap managing.

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im not sure, I think we won it by deflating footballs in the playoffs, and the seahawks beating themselves.