Statement from Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft

[George II]

Source: New England Patriots (and many news outlets)

"I am deeply disappointed by the tone of the comments made by the President on Friday. I am proud to be associated with so many players who make such tremendous contributions in positively impacting our communities. Their efforts, both on and off the field, help bring people together and make our community stronger. There is no greater unifier in this country than sports, and unfortunately, nothing more divisive than politics. I think our political leaders could learn a lot from the lessons of teamwork and the importance of working together toward a common goal. Our players are intelligent, thoughtful and care deeply about our community and I support their right to peacefully affect social change and raise awareness in a manner that they feel is most impactful."

Read more: http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/24/statement-patriots-chairman-and-ceo-robert-kraft

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Figured I'd provide the direct link to the statement instead of CBS, NBC, etc.

Kraft is a good friend and contributor to trump, this is a strong statement for him!

[Bengus81]

1. Read some of the comments over there--laughable BS!!

I'm now a Cowboy fan!
I'm done watching the Pats!
Blah,blah,blah....

Oh please,you asshats will have the TV warmed up and the beer cooled down by noon to watch them play again. FUCKING HYPOCRITES!!

[Aristus]

6. All NFL team-owners understand their core audience.

They know that it's not like the football-addicts are going to read a book instead, or something...

[Old Vet]

2. Robert Kraft was one of Trumps biggest supporters along with Brady during the election.

You reap what you sow Mr Kraft, Some of us didn't forget your staunch support for this loser.

[DK504]

3. Kraft is a big buddy of Dump

he had his Super Bowl ring stolen by Putin (what a moron), he helped the Dumpster Fire get elected. What ever comes out of that assholes mouth means nothing to me.

[vkkv]

5. A LOT of A-holes got DT elected, few of theose are coming out and making public statements against

Dotard Trump's actions.

When I've gone to peace marches, etc., I always see protesters doing their best to look like tie-dyed hippies from the '60's when what we really need are people in SUITS out there holding anti-war and anti-Trump signs.

Kraft should be commended for his statement -at the very least.

[vkkv]

4. Kraft is no fool. He likes his money, his fame and high place in society. This statement

from him is powerful because he is no dummy. He's a pro-business Republican.

I've got say 'thank you Robert Kraft' for perhaps the first time in my life.