TheBostonStraggler
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I'm too exhausted (by this and other things) to really carry on.
but, I did turn on ESPN/NFL just to see how the media was reacting (not something I'm proud of or do too often) and I was surprised at how "positive" they were treating Kraft. I wonder if this was part of the backroom deal, that the media spin the narrative (as I suspect they'll do whatever the NFL wants...within reason).
Not sure of it was specific wording of the backroom deal, however, I think you are on to something. I saw a quote from Woody Johnson when asked about Kraft's capitulation. He appeared to be speaking very carefully. Normally a blowhard will give you at least one or two blunt words or phrases. When he speaks non blowhard it is probably because he was told in no uncertain terms to say 'Bob made the right decision and I respect Bob' then to shut his piehole.
Unless I have missed it, other owners have been mum on Kraft's decision. Considering it was a large media event that surely would cause each team's local reporters to ask about it, I take that to mean Emperor Goody let them know, in no uncertain terms, to watch what you say or else.