This would make sense if Brady played and dealt directly with Kraft instead of Belichick. The best move Kraft ever made was being hands off when it came to that arena and letting Belichick run things. And no, Brady doesn't need anyone to tell Kraft to go to bat for him. Kraft should have just done it. Luckily for Brady, he still has a legal team to do that. But I do laugh at you saying their relationship is "rock solid" as if you have some sort of insider knowledge. Because Brady hasn't come out publicly against him doesn't mean he's happy with the way Kraft has, or hasn't, done things thus far. Kraft is pretty clearly on the opposite side of Brady in this and his silence since Monday is deafening.
Actually, if you've read the thread, I've credited Kraft with being an excellent owner when it comes to the actual business aspect of it and clearly stated he shouldn't sell the team. I do prefer to exercise some critical thinking skills from time to time, however, and can separate the good things that he's done from the not so good. You seem to be aware that this is the latter, given your own words.
I get a good laugh when I watch people slam Goodell for this while going out of their way to excuse Kraft. It's as if they completely forget how instrumental Kraft was to Goodell becoming what he is today. Tell me who pushed through the current CBA that we enjoy? The one that granted Goodell power as judge, jury, and executioner? That was Kraft. Kraft was absolutely instrumental in that deal getting done. So no matter what way you want to cut it, Kraft is at fault here.
