Robert Kraft Explains Why The Patriots Let Tom Brady Go

The Patriots are still confident they made the right decision.

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About a year ago, the New England Patriots and Tom Brady made the decision to part ways after 20 years together. This was a huge blow to the Patriots fanbase although it was a breakup that many saw coming. Since that time, Brady has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has even won a Super Bowl with the team. Meanwhile, the Patriots failed to make the playoffs, all while head coach Bill Belichick has tried to sign big-name players.

In a recent interview, Patriots owner Robert Kraft explained why the team had to let Brady go. Simply put, they felt like he was declining and that they could get another QB for less money. At the end of the day, the NFL is a business and Kraft had to make the best financial decision for his team.

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“We could have, contract-wise, kept him (Tom Brady) in our camp, but it’s just not the right thing,” Kraft said. “Naturally, we want to win, but who knows what would have happened if he stayed here. Look what happened at the end of his last season here.”

Considering the weapons on the Patriots, it's safe to say that Brady made the right move by going to Tampa Bay as he had a lot more to work with. These weapons are what helped him win a title, and at this point, we're sure Kraft wishes he had just surrounded Brady with more talent.

Robert Kraft Explains Why The Patriots Let Tom Brady Go
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.