For years, the New England Patriots dominated the NFL with Tom Brady. But after the departure of the quarterback legend, the AFC team experienced mixed seasons. Now rumors are circulating that the poor results could have far-reaching consequences.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick alongside quarterback Tom Brady were the faces of the New England team’s dominance. But after his departure in 2019, the six-time NFL champion entered a new era. The Patriots, used to success, could not meet the high expectations despite a good squad. She did not win a playoff game after Brady’s departure.
This is said to have led to internal “tensions”, as NFL insider Mike Florio revealed on “NBC Sports”. “Eventually, a period of failure erases a history of excellence. Eventually, Kraft will decide to turn the tide,” the sportswriter said, alluding to the future of coach Bellichick, who has been the Patriots’ head coach since 2000.
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A timely separation is unlikely, but the 71-year-old could still be out if the Patriots miss the postseason again. Kraft recently demanded no less than the seventh success in the Super Bowl. However, the billionaire avoided a clear commitment to Belichick and instead put the team’s goals in the foreground.
“We’re all about winning and doing whatever it takes to win. And that’s our focus now. And it’s very important to me that we get to the playoffs and I hope that happens next,” Kraft said as part of a conference of owners of all NFL teams in a media round. A clear commitment to the head coach looks different.