Robert Kraft's true feelings on last two years under Bill Belichick, Jerod Mayo
Patriots owner Robert Kraft: 'The last two years were the worst 31 years of my ownership. We have to change that.'More with Kraft, plus a conversation with @realchriswebber:🎧 https://t.co/eHJQ5WCiKJ pic.twitter.com/LcphVY2YOH
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft openly admitted that the team needs to change after back-to-back regular season finishes with a 4-13 record.
He even went as far as calling the last two years the worst years in his 31 years of ownership over the Patriots. Bill Belichick was in his final year as head coach when the team fell off a cliff in 2023. Then Jerod Mayo, a first-year head coach, was brought in and expected to clean up the mess.
Things didn't turn out well for him. The rising young coach was quickly fired at the end of the season, with Kraft admitting he was put in an "untenable" situation.
"The last two years were the worst years of my 31 years of ownership. We have to change that," said Kraft, when appearing on The Adam Schefter Podcast.
There is hope that the Patriots can finally turn their luck around with the arrival of coach Mike Vrabel. The team has put a more experienced coaching staff in place, while also making significant roster upgrades on both offense and defense.
They also still have a promising young quarterback with Drake Maye under center. Perhaps these ingredients will finally yield the success that Kraft and fans desperately want right now.
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