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Robert Kraftshed light on what happened at the end of Tom Brady'scareer with the Patriots and has blamed the team's defeat in Super Bowl LII on then head coach, Bill Belichick.
Under the stewardship of owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick, the Patriots soared to unprecedented heights, clinching six Super Bowl titles and etching their names in NFL history.
However, behind the glittering façade of success lies a tale of internal discord and unspoken grievances, as revealed in the final episodes of AppleTV's"The Dynasty" documentary.
Kraft: Belichick is to blame for Super Bowl LII meltdown
The pinnacle of the Patriots' glory was marred by a staggering defeat at Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles.
While quarterback Tom Brady's heroics propelled the team, the game's outcome left a bitter taste in the mouths of Patriots faithful.
Robert Kraft, the team's revered owner, didn't shy away from apportioning blame, singling out head coach Bill Belichick for his handling of cornerback Malcolm Butler.
"[Tom Brady] threw over 500 yards, but Bill made a tremendous error," Kraft lamented, laying bare his frustration with Belichick's pivotal decision.
He went on saying, "I credited Bill with that loss. To be honest, my head coach is a pain in the tush. But I was willing to put up with it as long as we won."
As the documentary delved deeper, it unveiled a tale of shifting dynamics within the Patriots organization after that season.
Once praised for his selflessness and team-first ethos, Belichick found himself under scrutiny for his handling of personal conflicts within the team.
"What has been told to me is that there was something personal going on between Bill and Malcolm that was not football-related,"Kraft added.
"I always felt that every decision Bill had made had been to put what was in the best interest of the team first and put emotion aside. But with Malcolm, he did just the opposite."
The fallout from Super Bowl LII exposed underlying tensions and fractures within the Patriots' locker room, with former players expressing bewilderment and frustration over Belichick's opaque decision-making process.
After Brady departed the Patriots and went on to win another Super Bowl with the Buccaneers, Belichick, meanwhile, wasn't able to win a playoff game during his four seasons in New England without Brady.
He and the team eventually parted ways at the end of the 2023 campaign following a 4-13 season.
Is Bill Belichick's legacy in question?
As the dust settles on their storied dynasty, the revelations from the Apple TV documentary shed light on the complexities and challenges that underpin even the most celebrated teams.
Despite Belichick's remarkable record and unparalleled success, his tenure ended on a sour note, overshadowed by internal discord and missed opportunities.
With Belichick's departure from the Patriots, questions linger about the coach's legacy and future endeavors with some even questioning his capacity to lead another NFL franchise.
Whether he seeks redemption in coaching elsewhere or ventures into the realm of television, fans, and analysts will be following closely how Belichick decides to navigate the next phase of his life.
