Report: Jack Easterby Spread These ‘Untrue’ Claims About Kraft Family

Sports Illustrated released a shocking story about Jack Easterby. According to this story, Easterby is a power-hungry schemer whose only goal is to increase his power in the Houston Texans organization. Easterby blames the Kraft family for the bad image.

Saturday’s follow-up story offers details about the current situation in Houston. Several sources told Greg Bishop and Jenny Vrentas that Easterby was telling people in Houston that the Patriots owner and his family stand “behind the negative press about him.”

The Kraft family has nothing to do with Easterby

From what we can see, these comments are absolutely wrong.

“When SI published its original story on Easterby’s unusual rise to power and ensuing chaos for the Texans on Dec. 10, many outside the building found the details to be troubling, but few inside were surprised. If the unflattering portrayal did cause Easterby to reflect on his actions, there was no indication to colleagues. Instead, he sought to smoke out or intimidate people he believed had spoken to SI.

“According to three sources, Easterby told multiple people inside the building that he had sued, or planned to sue, SI for defamation, and had therefore been provided with a list identifying all sources for that story. That is untrue: SI has not been notified of any lawsuit nor disclosed the identity of any of its sources.

“Multiple people who have worked with Easterby also say that he has told people in both Houston and New England, including the McNairs, that the Kraft family, which owns the Patriots, is behind the negative press about him. Some of these people also say he has spread a story that the Krafts are investors in SI or had directly funded SI’s reporting. That is also untrue: SI has no financial relationship with the Krafts or any of their business ventures, including the Patriots. The Krafts declined SI’s interview requests for that story. Easterby denies telling colleagues that the Kraft family has an ownership stake in SI, and McNair says he does not believe SI is funded by the Kraft family.”

Deshaun Watson to make a move

The latest piece by SI revolves around the Texans’ decision to get now-former Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio.

Korn Ferry created a list of candidates for the franchise. It didn’t include Caserio. His hiring affected Deshaun Watson’s situation with the team. Houston legend Andre Johnson didn’t have great words for Easterby.

When it comes to Watson, he has been linked to several teams in the NFL. Guess what… The Patriots are on the top of this list. Watson can easily make his way to New England, and this is more than great news for those who panic right now. The New England Patriots have to address their quarterback situation, and Watson may be a good fit for the team. Will he use the current situation in Houston to join Bill Belichick’s team?