Robert Kraft Emotional Over Tom Brady Leaving Patriots

Robert Kraft poured his coronary heart out whereas reflecting on the tip of Tom Brady‘s profession in New England … admitting he knew the quarterback’s departure would pull the plug on “the greatest cycle in the history of the NFL.”

The Patriots proprietor opened up on TB12’s 20-year run together with his franchise within the newest episode of the Apple TV+ doc, “The Dynasty: New England Patriots” … reminiscing on his first reminiscence with the longer term 7-time Tremendous Bowl champion.

Kraft stated upon his arrival in Foxborough, Brady approached him and stated it was “the best decision the organization has ever made in drafting him #199 in the sixth round” … and it is secure to say the man backed his phrases.

Over the following 20 years, Brady led the franchise to 6 Tremendous Bowl victories … and Kraft acknowledged how particular it was to look at him turn into the chief he grew to become.

However, in fact, all good issues come to an finish … and when it got here time for Brady to leave his first NFL home for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, Kraft knew the affect it might have on the group.

“‘I thought, ‘Wow, the greatest cycle in the history of the NFL is ending,'” Kraft stated.

Brady beforehand opened up on his determination to change groups for the ultimate three years of his profession … saying he was prepared to separate off from Bill Belichick over how issues transpired lately.

The Bucs gained all of it the following season … and the Patriots have struggled to search out the identical success within the post-Brady period.