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I made a clarification to FGS point to make sure it was clear that this was an opinion of what someone thought Kraft was thinking. He said he did not have direct knowledge of his exact reasoning.Thanks for the insights FG. On Kraft's reasoning for caving to the League, I think that's a lot of BS. The moment he caved was the moment the Pats were permanently and FOREVER branded our team as self confessed cheaters. There is no letting "the noise die down". The consequences of his actions make sure the "noise" will NEVER die down. It is mind boggling that he doesn't understand that.
However if that reasoning was the why he did it, it does provide us with a little be of insight, but it doesn't change the fact that it was an incredibly BAD choice. Not that we all haven't made a bunch of them in our lifetimes. I'd be willing to start to forgive him, if he just came out publicly and stated to his fans that he now understands what a back decision it was.
I took this more as him focusing on the end the rhetoric comments rather the the other 31 comment.
He said again without direct knowledge that he feels Kraft hears the reactions and is hurt by them but he feels he was doing what was best for the team.
You can argue wether it was but I don't think you can argue the story has died somewhat since Kraft caved. It will never end and you are right the branding is likely permanent but the constant conversation has died down.
It will pick back with Brady's appeal. But you have to admit the story lost some steam after Kraft caved and while we wait for Brady.
Still doesn't make it the right move but this guy felt Kraft did what he(Kraft) thought was best and will stand by it.