Robert Kraft Says Bill Belichick Breakup Was Mutual, Amicable

Robert Kraft says each he and Bill Belichick agreed to interrupt up this week … calling the choice to separate a mutual one which was made “amicably.”

Kraft simply spoke with reporters in regards to the transfer at a information convention in Foxborough … saying the choice was “so hard.”

“This is a very emotional day for me,” the New England proprietor mentioned.

Kraft informed media members he was very grateful for Belichick — a person who he employed to supervise his workforce for the past 24 years — saying matter-of-factly, “he’s the greatest coach of all time.”

Kraft added that he’d proceed to want Belichick success … joking that that stance would solely change if and when Bill coaches in opposition to the Patriots.

Belichick additionally spoke on the information convention, and he confirmed that by means of a sequence of discussions with Kraft this week, they each did certainly mutually conform to separate.

Belichick thanked all of his former gamers, coaches and Patriots followers for his or her assist the final two-plus a long time.

Belichick didn’t reveal the place he’ll go subsequent — however he did say he is “excited for the future.”

Neither the coach nor the proprietor took questions on the presser.

The 71-year-old coach first joined New England within the 2000 season … and went on to win six Tremendous Bowls for the org. In his Pats tenure, he piled up a 266-121 document.