BSJ Members React: Thanks for a lifetime of memories, Tom Brady

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From BSJ Diehard member, Nathan Scalise

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From BSJ Military Member Bob M.

An open letter to Tom Brady from Robert K. Kraft.

Dear Tom,

I’m sorry! But this should have never happened. I’m the owner of the New England Patriots and should have taken care of you, and I DIDN’T! I loved you like a son, but I took advantage of you and never treated you with the loyalty you gave me and this team. I’m sorry!

Every time I asked you to sacrifice for the betterment of the team, you did so without any grumbling. So when you asked me to take care of you, I should have done it without hesitation. You were the heart and soul of this team and 6 Super Bowl Championships. How could I have let this happen?! I’m sorry!

Someday soon, you will be inducted into the Patriots ring of honor, and a statue will be erected outside Gillette Stadium. But it will be tarnished by my lack of foresight, loyalty and stupidity, for allowing you to leave New England and play for another team. I’m sorry!

After Super Bowl 51, (28-3 comeback), I should have re-done your contract, giving you a 5-year deal and raise you wanted and earned while ensuring you’d end your career as a Patriot. I should have done it before the parade announcing it at the City Hall Plaza. I’m sorry!

I never should have given you that BS extension loaded with incentives. I’m sure you could have reached those incentives, but probably at the cost of some wins, which is something you could never do. I’m sorry.
And last summer, our absurd contract negotiations with a minimal raise and voidable years. What a sham! That was my last chance to keep you and I failed again. I’m sorry!

You were behind center for 20 years and everyone knows what we accomplished. Each game you led to the team onto the field with your “Let’s go” and they followed you! And as you sprinted onto the field you spread fear into every team that ever played against you and the New England Patriots. Again, you were the heart and soul of this team. I should have treated you like the hero you are! I’m sorry.

Tom, I failed you and the team as an owner, and didn’t return the loyalty you gave me and this team for 20 years. I’m sorry.

I’m so very sorry,
RKK