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Patriots owner Bob Kraft doesn’t sound like he’s holding a grudge against the Boston Herald.
The Herald issued a front-page apology today for its story citing an anonymous source who said the Patriots videotaped the Rams’ 2002 Super Bowl walk-through, saying, “While the Boston Herald based its Feb. 2, 2008, report on sources that it believed to be credible, we now know that this report was false, and that no tape of the walkthrough ever existed.”
Kraft was asked about that apology today, and he sounded relieved and not litigious.
“I must compliment the Boston Herald for doing what is unprecedented in terms of recognizing their error in a major way,” Kraft told the Associated Press. “I’m really delighted with that, but I wish it never happened.”
Kraft added, “I think I speak for all Patriot fans. We’re relieved that this is over and you see that this is nonsense and we were unfairly accused and we’re moving on. . . . The erroneous story really led to a second round of inquisitions after September, and it really was a distraction. The sad part [is] that it took away from an 18-0 Super Bowl season.”
Kraft’s comments came before Sen. Arlen Specter said he wants an independent investigation of the Patriots’ taping activities; a Patriots spokesman said the team had no immediate response to Specter’s suggestion.
May 14th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
I wouldn’t call it a “Super” season.
You came in 2nd place in a championship boxing match.
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May 14th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
TOO BAD!!! THAT THE RECORD STATES 18-1, NOT 18-0!!!
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May 14th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
“a Patriots spokesman said the team had no immediate response to Specter’s suggestion.”
I have a suggestion. Comcast should take off their Arlen Spector puppet.
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May 14th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Dear Mr. Kraft:
The season 2007 New England Patriots* season record was not 18-0. Did you forget about that one last game?????
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May 14th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
patriots immediate response was %(*&#$%.
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May 14th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
“The sad part [is] that it took away from an 18-0 Super Bowl season.”
Im pretty sure the cheating took care of that kraft. What a bullsh*t artist.
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May 14th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Why bother suing the Herald when he can just cut off their access to Gillette?
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May 14th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
You mean “18-1″.
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May 14th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Okay… If we are going to do an investigation, then let’s investigate the whole league. Are there any other teams that have broken rules? I’m sure even my Seahawks have bent the rules here and there. (though I suppose Rick Mirer was punishment enough)
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May 14th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
hi. Mike Florio’s son. I know he will probably see this
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May 14th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
This whole Rams walkthrough situation is B.S. because it allows the Patriots to come off as a victim and save a little face.
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May 14th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I find it funny that it’s common practice for the back-up QB to watch signals on the opposite side lines and that when a series of downs are over the offense and/or defense study pictures of coverages and schemes that were just used against them. This is during the game. How is filming any different other that the fact that they CAN’T use a tape during the game? What fool would use the same signals throughout a game when you know others are watching anyway? Camera or no camera, I can’t see anyone being a Head Coach without a little commonsense…
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May 14th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Sen. Alien Spector, R-PA is still a putz… Is he related to Philly Spector BTW? This Senator is wasting his time when he should be working to solve this nation’s woes… Unless of course he’s humming ‘Woe Be Gone’, ‘Woe Be Gone’… A useless meatball!
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May 14th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
anybody who thought that the Pats were going to sue the newspaper doesn’t understand that the Pats just want this to go away
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May 14th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Actually it was an 18-1 Super Bowl losing season, but they were 18-0 for two weeks I guess.
Very classy move from Robert Kraft. I love anybody who can hold his liquor like he can.
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May 14th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
LMAO at this part:
“The sad part [is] that it took away from an 18-0 Super Bowl season.”
I think you mean 18-1 season Kraft.
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May 14th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Any word on if the Jets are feeling the heat today? Walsh has dragged a few of their names and practices into the mix lately.
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May 14th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Actually Mr. Kraft, that story forced Goodell into a position where he had to admit that your team was cheating since 2000. If not for the Herald story then it would’ve been swept under the rug with everyone thinking your team was only cheating since 2006. Because of that herald story we learned about Matt Walsh and now have video evidence that your team was cheating for over 6 years, including the 2002 AFC Championship game. Funny how you left that little nugget out. Your franchise is not vindicated in any way.
2000-2006 New England Patriots***
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May 14th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
He should be pleased. His head coach could take a lesson from the paper in accountability and manning up for your wrongs.
I’m a bit amused by this attitude that the Herald is responsible for tarnishing the Pats’ image, when in fact the team brought it on itself. Oh well, that’s denial for ya.
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May 14th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Mike,
I think it would help out a great deal if you would explain the advantages and disadvantages of any lawsuit being filed in a case such as this and how the whole process works. I hope you will consider my request.
I never expected a lawsuit to be filed in this case. IMO, the NFL would probably want this whole situation to just go away, and that can’t happen if there is a lawsuit.
Like I said before, lawsuit or no lawsuit, IMO the majority of people have their minds already made up on this issue. I don’t think any lawsuit would or could change those opnions.
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May 14th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Kraft is good. They’ve got the best mac n cheese!
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May 14th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Good riddance to a colossal waste of time. Nothing was going to come out of this, no matter what.
The Patriots, in their extreme arrogance, now whoop it up in a victory dance — nyaaahh take that! No, take THIS: whether Walsh taped practice or not, he had no business turning over strategic info to the Pats. He was there to handle equipment, not make illegal scouting reports.
And the idea that it’s somehow the Rams fault is hilarious — yeah let’s blame the victim for the crime.
A sad day that nobody should be celebrating. Least of all Patriots fans.
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May 14th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Kraft doesn’t speak for all Patriot Fans. The apology is not enough. Tomase should be fired and the Herald should pay dearly. While we’re at it, Espn IS now about as useful as MTV.
You know what? I want an objective investigation too. Into the entire league. And I want it reported accurately. Profootballtalk is the only news source out there that you can trust.
Its unfortunate that those bozos at espn are allowed to shape the story as they see fit…. how come no one is jumping on what Walsh said about the JETS illegally taping? Why does espn cling to some facts out of walsh’s mouth but discount others? Walsh said that he held the tapes the entire game, and that they were never used in a game…
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May 14th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
He does know they lost that last game right? 18-1 Bob. How many Pats employees are going to keep on saying the went 18-0?
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May 14th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
“The sad part [is] that it took away from an 18-0 Super Bowl season.”
Wrong…18-1, you moron.
Dynasties don’t lose Super Bowls.
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