In the second quarter of the New England Patriots’ loss to the Arizona Cardinals, CBS cameras cut up to Robert and Jonathan Kraft.
The duo was visibly frustrated after a five-yard loss on the ground, with lip readers determining the Patriots owner mentioning offensive play-calling — which Jonathan appeared to call “terrible.”
Someone lip read this. Sure looks like Jonathan Kraft is frustrated by what’s happening down on the field. Shaking his head. Also, it appears he’s scrolling down some notes? pic.twitter.com/V0a9ZTsMNt
— John Zannis (@John_Zannis) December 15, 2024
Speaking for the first time since Sunday, offensive coordinator and play caller Alex Van Pelt, who was made aware of the clips Monday afternoon, addressed the situation when asked about the play calling later in the game when the Patriots failed on a third- and fourth-and-one
“I know Jonathan was upset and that came out,” Van Pelt said Thursday.