New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft usually leaves the roster decisions to Bill Belichick. But with his team officially in the DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes, will Kraft push for a deal to get done?
The Patriots hope to return to prominence after missing the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. Kraft voiced his displeasure with the team's shortcomings after the 2021 campaign. Then after falling short of a postseason berth in 2022, he sent a strong message to season ticket holders that promised "critical evaluations of all elements of our football operation.