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http://patriots.bostonherald.com/patriots/view.bg?articleid=155110
'Speaking at the team’s Kickoff Gala, Kraft was asked if he still felt optimistic Branch would open the season in a Patriots uniform.
“Today’s Tuesday,†Kraft said. “We’ll know the answer to that within three days. Like all our fans, I appreciate that Deion’s very special. But we have to let things work their way out and we’ll see what happens come Friday.â€
Kraft was then asked for clarification. Couldn’t Friday’s deadline come and go with Branch’s situation unresolved?
“What you have to do is figure out what resolution and optimism mean to you,†Kraft said. “All of us know what we’d prefer to see happen. We’ll wait and see what happens.†'
Does anyone else read between the lines and see this as almost a threat to Branch? If Branch doesn't change his mind, (or agent), and sign with the Pats, what sort of resolution could BK be hinting at?
'Speaking at the team’s Kickoff Gala, Kraft was asked if he still felt optimistic Branch would open the season in a Patriots uniform.
“Today’s Tuesday,†Kraft said. “We’ll know the answer to that within three days. Like all our fans, I appreciate that Deion’s very special. But we have to let things work their way out and we’ll see what happens come Friday.â€
Kraft was then asked for clarification. Couldn’t Friday’s deadline come and go with Branch’s situation unresolved?
“What you have to do is figure out what resolution and optimism mean to you,†Kraft said. “All of us know what we’d prefer to see happen. We’ll wait and see what happens.†'
Does anyone else read between the lines and see this as almost a threat to Branch? If Branch doesn't change his mind, (or agent), and sign with the Pats, what sort of resolution could BK be hinting at?