Robert Kraft Discusses DeflateGate, Darrelle Revis, Los Angeles Expansion
BOSTON (CBS) -- The owner of the Super Bowl champions was a man in high demand on Monday, as Robert Kraft spoke to a large group of media members during the NFL's league meetings at the Arizona Biltmore hotel.
Given that his team typically draws a healthy amount of attention, Kraft drew quite the crowd and faced questions on a number of different topics.
Just a small crowd surrounding Robert Kraft right now in Arizona. Answering questions on Deflategate. pic.twitter.com/P1xZxajqwW
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) March 23, 2015
On DeflateGate
Earlier on Monday, Peter King released an interview with commissioner Roger Goodell, who said he expects the DeflateGate investigation to wrap up soon. Kraft said he knows that there is no "smoking gun" for the league to find in its investigation.
Kraft on Deflategate: "I know there is no smoking gun here." thinks Goodell has tough job but he's not thrilled with some in league office.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) March 23, 2015
Kraft deferred all other DeflateGate-related questions to the league office.
On Losing Darrelle Revis To The Jets
Kraft said that he would have liked to kept Darrelle Revis on the roster, but that he ultimately trusts in Bill Belichick.
Kraft on Revis: "We made a very competitive offer...We wanted to keep him and we wanted him in our system." #nyj
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaSports) March 23, 2015
#Patriots Kraft on CB Darrelle Revis: "The fan in me wishes he was still with us," says NE's contract offer was competitive.
— Erik Scalavino (@E_Scal) March 23, 2015
Kraft on decision to let Revis go. "The fan in me argues all the time with (Belichick). But he's got a pretty good track record."
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) March 23, 2015
On Vince Wilfork Leaving The Organization
Vince Wilfork had spent his entire career with the Patriots and was the second-longest tenured member of the team, behind only Tom Brady. Seeing Wilfork sign with the Texans wasn't easy for Kraft.
#Patriots Kraft on losing DT Vince Wilfork: "That was one of the hardest things."
— Erik Scalavino (@E_Scal) March 23, 2015
On Los Angeles Expansion
Kraft was optimistic about the NFL's future in Los Angeles.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he believes there will be 2 NFL teams in Los Angeles by the 2016 season. pic.twitter.com/k8NtbQI4bE
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) March 23, 2015
Felger and Mazz discussed Kraft's comments. Listen below: