New England Patriots: Finding the flaws in the latest ESPN report

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FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 22: Robert Kraft, owner and CEO of the New England Patriots (L), and head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots hold the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 to win the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 22, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Jimmy Garoppolo Trade Meeting

One of the major focuses in the ESPN article is the Garoppolo trade. ESPN explained how Kraft and Belichick had a long meeting to discuss the quarterback situation, which resulted in a “mandate” to trade Garoppolo.

Belichick was left “furious” and “demoralized” but dealt the young gunslinger.

Multiple sources have since stepped forward to shoot down the report, as Kraft has never stepped into determining the roster in the past. Many believe if that day ever comes, Belichick would resign.

The meeting between Kraft and Belichick allegedly occurred because Brady demanded that Garoppolo is traded to Kraft. ESPN reported that Brady was “liberated” after the trade and was “especially excited, hollering and cajoling” during practice.

Sources have also explained how this has never been Brady’s style, to force a trade or roster move.

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