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“He Was a Patriot at Heart”: Patriots Godfather Robert Kraft Reveals How Tom Brady Reacted to His Homecoming Invitation

Published 07/02/2023, 9:01 AM EDT

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New England Patriots CEO Robert Kraft has no qualms about opening his wallet to restore the Patriots’ glory, as he revealed to Boston Sports Journal’s Greg Bedard, recently. His remarks contrast with Tom Brady’s former coach Bill Belichick’s suggestion that the team needs to be more frugal, implying a rift between the owner and the coach. Amidst Pats GM & CEO issues, Kraft mentioned an invitation to Brady.

Kraft revealed that Brady was quick at his invitation, and thanked Brady for being a part of the league’s history for such a long of its duration. Brady’s journey with the Patriots started in 2000 and lasted for two decades, during which he became the most decorated player in NFL history. He hung up his cleats in 2022, after spending his final three seasons with the Buccaneers.

Kraft’s words on Brady’s return

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In an interview with the New York Post, Patriots CEO Robert Kraft opened up about his desire to bring Tom Brady back to the team. He said he never doubted Brady’s loyalty to the Patriots and hoped the fans would appreciate his amazing achievements and unique talent. “We always knew he [Tom Brady] was a Patriot at heart.” – Robert Kraft.

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“When I made him the offer, he [Tom Brady] accepted right away… And, I mean, the demand for tickets for that game is unbelievable, so we look forward to honoring him.” According to Owner Kraft, the demand for tickets to that game has been overwhelming, and they are eagerly looking forward to honoring him.

Kraft also reflected on the long relationship he has had with Brady, spanning over 20 years with the team. He mentioned how he saw Brady grow from a young man fresh out of college to a person with a family, including three children. But all good things must come to an end, and Brady parted ways with the team after 20 years of dedication.

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Fortune waiting to witness greatness

Kraft feels blessed to have witnessed the brilliance of the game’s greatest player for over a fifth of the NFL’s lifespan, “We’ve been privileged to have the greatest player in the history of the game, play for our team for over 20% of the life of the NFL. It’s pretty special,” given that the league has been around for just a little over 100 years, it’s a truly special and remarkable achievement.

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The fans at Gillette Stadium will witness a historic moment on Sept. 10, when the Patriots welcome back their legendary quarterback Tom Brady for a special tribute at their 2023 season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Mohammad Asif Ansari

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Mohammad Asif Ansari is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports, with a passion for bringing sports news to life through engaging content. As an ardent sports fan, Ansari likes to cover core sports angles. His latest article, “Dallas Cowboys Reportedly Making It Difficult for Aaron Rodgers to Pursue His Dream Team” got a hoard of interested sports readers.
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