Kraft and Belichick apologize in private address to owners

[ScottieC]

Re: Kraft apologizes to fellow owners

Ok so which coach/owner was the first one to stand up and start the "slow clap" for Kraft and Belichick?

Romeo Crennel.

 

[pats1]

Re: Kraft and Belichick apologize in private address to owners, get standing ovation

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

KRAFT, BELICHICK ADDRESS SPYGATE
Posted by Michael David Smith on April 1, 2008, 6:31 p.m.

New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft and coach Bill Belichick addressed their fellow owners and coaches today at the league meetings in Florida in an effort to clear the air on Spygate.

Multiple published reports say that Kraft told the group he regretted the way the incident reflected badly on the league, and that Belichick reiterated his longstanding claim that he didn’t realize taping opponents’ signals was against the rules.

Per Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports, Colts coach Tony Dungy spoke privately with Kraft afterward. Asked what was said, Dungy answered, “I prefer to leave that in the room. But I will say it felt very, very sincere.”

In a sign that the rest of the league may be ready to move on, the Boston Herald reports that Kraft and Belichick received a standing ovation after they spoke.

 

[PatsfanGlo]

Re: Kraft and Belichick apologize in private address to owners, get standing ovation

I would think most of other owners probably would feel badly for Kraft for having to deal with 'spygate' garbage for past few month. Seriously, the kind of negative attention and hate Patriots received, I would not wish on my worst enemy.....well may be Manjuda and Jets.

On top of that, probably not a good idea to rub one of the most powerful and influential owner of NFL when he probably is very irritated by this subject.

 

[Hoodie]

I suppose it had to be done but in my heart of hearts I say F*** 'em.

 

[363839]

Re: Kraft apologizes for illegal filming flap

Very classy move on Kraft and BB's part.

They received a standing ovation:

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/01/kraft-belichick-address-spygate/

This is very intriguing.
I wonder what they said that deserved the Standing O.
I might be suspicious.

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

What did they have to apoligize for?? Something that the whole leauge is guilty off?? Or that this Matt Walsh, has taken the focus away from the game

 

[Hoodie]

What did they have to apoligize for?? Something that the whole leauge is guilty off?? Or that this Matt Walsh, has taken the focus away from the game

Goodell owes us an apology for the piss poor way this entire situation has been handled. He's a pathetic commissioner. Ranks right up there with Bud Selig IMHO.

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

Goodell owes us an apology for the piss poor way this entire situation has been handled. He's a pathetic commissioner. Ranks right up there with Bud Selig IMHO.

That is what I should have said, the leauge, Espn, the Boston Herald owe us fans a apology for the grief and and aggrivation this nonsense took away from the enjoyment of super bowl weekend.

 

[CrazyDave]

Are you sure it's not an april fool's joke?

 

[pats1]

What did they have to apoligize for?? Something that the whole leauge is guilty off?? Or that this Matt Walsh, has taken the focus away from the game

They were guilty of breaking a rule. You can't discount that.

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

They were guilty of breaking a rule. You can't discount that.

Im not going to be a total homer and say they did not break the rule, but I think the Pats are owed a apolgy from someone over the so called spygate 2

 

[Deus Irae]

They were guilty of breaking a rule. You can't discount that.

Why not? They were held guilty by the Commissioner, with no appeal. That doesn't mean that they were guilty of breaking a rule. They were told that what they'd been doing openly without penalty for almost a decade was somehow wrong for all that time just because Commissioner Clouseau said it was.

 

[pats1]

Why not? They were held guilty by the Commissioner, with no appeal. That doesn't mean that they were guilty of breaking a rule. They were told that what they'd been doing openly without penalty for almost a decade was somehow wrong for all that time just because Commissioner Clouseau said it was.

They broke the rules. It's that simple. The Jets called on them on it, not Goodell. They deserved a penalty, but not the one they got.

 

[Deus Irae]

They broke the rules. It's that simple. The Jets called on them on it, not Goodell. They deserved a penalty, but not the one they got.

No, they didn't. I don't understand what is so difficult for people to understand about this. There was a rule. It had been 'enforced' in such a way as to allow the Patriots to film openly and without penalty, in the manner that they were eventually penalized for.

There was more than one interpretation of the rule in question, and the Patriots should have gotten clarification from Commissioner Clouseau once the memo was sent out. That would have, perhaps, resulted in all this being avoided.

However, following prior accepted practice when there has been no rule change is NOT breaking the rule. A perfect example of this in an 'on-field' context was the defensive back contact in the years leading up to the famous 'point of emphasis' situation with downfield contact.

 

[Rob0729]

Re: Kraft apologizes for illegal filming flap

While I'm admittedly not a Pats fan (nor am I a Colts fan), I must admit that I never got all the hate for Polian here, other than the fact that he's GM of your rival. What has he done or said about you in the past that has him as such a persona non grata here?

Polian is not very well liked league wide not just here. he didn't get the nickname NaPolian on sites like ProFootball Talk for nothing. He has gotten into a physical altrication with a Jets official. He uses his position on the Rules Committee to influence rules and the refs to his team's benefits. He acts classlessly in the press box (like rooting for players to be injured) where the rule is no cheering in the press box. There is a lot not to like about Polian.

 

[Rob0729]

i do have to say I am glad the Patriots and the NFL are finally taking Walsh head on and trying to bring closure to this whole thing. It is quite clear that Kraft, Belichick, and Goodell have had enough of Walsh, Levy, and Specter trying to drag this out to hold the appearance that they are trying to stop Walsh from speaking about what they have. They are basically daring Walsh to come forward with what he has. It is about time.

 

[Gumby]

Kraft apologizes for illegal filming flap
April 1, 2008 05:36 PM

Check the date. That expresses my feelings on the whole story & the "issue".

 

[Patriotic Fervor]

Re: Kraft apologizes to fellow owners

I think the small market teams may be worried about the future and ther part Kraft is going to play in future negotiations. I also think its too late for Goodell and them to placate Kraft.

I tend to agree. I'm reminded of Dryden's famous quote, "Beware the fury of a patient man".

 

[captain stone]

Re: Kraft apologizes for illegal filming flap

So, should we all stop hating Polian now?

No, we shouldn't.

 

[captain stone]

Re: Kraft apologizes for illegal filming flap

While I'm admittedly not a Pats fan (nor am I a Colts fan), I must admit that I never got all the hate for Polian here, other than the fact that he's GM of your rival. What has he done or said about you in the past that has him as such a persona non grata here?

Why don't you educate youself first, before asking such a question.

Your assignment: Google "Bill, Polian, Bully", then read some of the over 900 links for those words.

Here's more words to remember, courtesy of Lincoln: Better to remain silent and be thought a fool...