Robert Kraft won’t let Tom Brady go without a fight.
The New England Patriots owner has had his franchise quarterback in place for two decades, and he’s not ready to let him leave. Brady, entering free agency for the first time in his career, is willing to explore other options and test the market.
Kraft was asked by a TMZ Sports reporter if the Patriots would retain Brady.
“We plan to,” Kraft said.
The 42-year-old quarterback has been mum on his future throughout the entire season and it seems to be a real possibility he could go elsewhere. He isn’t going to retire, so a decision must be made, and it’s very possible that decision lands him outside of Foxborough.
Kraft made his perspective very clear before the Patriots’ wild-card playoff game while speaking to NBC Sports’ Peter King.
“My hope and prayer is No. 1, he [Brady] play for the Patriots. Or No. 2, he retires,” Kraft said. “He has the freedom to decide what he wants to do and what’s in his own best personal interest.”
