Robert Kraft Reveals Emotional Details About Benching Of Drew Bledsoe

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft makes the most important decisions in his team. In 2001, Kraft made one of the most important decisions for the organization, and it goes all the way to Drew Bledsoe and Tom Brady. It was an important decision for the team, and the final result was more than welcome.

This contract changed history. Brady changed the Patriots organization in the most unexpected ways, and he became the best player in the NFL. Today, Brady is recognized as the greatest of all time.

In 2001, the Patriots decided to make some changes at their quarterback position. Veteran quarterback Drew Bledsoe was replaced, and this was one of the hardest decisions the Patriots ever made. However, it worked perfectly for the team.

The Drew Bledsoe decision was a big one for Kraft

“I was heartbroken because I felt a connection, and I didn’t think it was fair on a human basis,” Kraft recently said, via ESPN’s E:60, via USA TODAY Sports. “Drew came to me and expressed his frustration. I went and met with Bill, and Bill explained to me his thinking. I mean, I could have stepped in especially at that time. Had deep discussions with Bill. Yes, I was bothered, but I trusted Bill to make the final decision as he’s more capable than I am. Although, emotionally it was very difficult.”

However, the owner sure made the best decision in the end as his team has since become the greatest team in the history of football. Six Super Bowl titles and 20 seasons are more than enough. However, this doesn’t change the fact that Kraft made a tough decision back then. This decision was definitely a difficult one for him.

TB12 is expected to hit the open market in 2020, and the Patriots may lose him this time. The Tennessee Titans have shown great interest in the quarterback. The same goes to the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders. Things look really hard for the Patriots at the moment, and this phase will have a huge impact on the team’s history. Will Brady leave his teammates at this point?