New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, quarterback Tom Brady and CEO Robert Kraft have hit back at a report claiming several internal issues have put a strain on their relationship that could spell the end for the NFL's modern-day dynasty.
An extensive report in ESPN indicated that "serious disagreements" between the trio, concerning Brady's trainer, body coach and business partner Alex Guerrero, the long-term plan at quarterback and the trade of Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers as well Belichick's style of coaching, has seen their relationship devolve.
It also suggested that there is a sense within the Patriots organisation that this could be the last year together for Belichick, Brady and Kraft.