In the aftermath of Deflategate, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said that he didn’t know if his relationship with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell would “ever be the same.” Goodell, however, appears to think that the pair’s current friendship is just as intact as it was prior to the controversy.
“My friendship with Robert was never strained,” he told the Jerusalem Post’s Allon Sinai. “We both understand that we have jobs.”
“My respect and admiration for him has never waned,” Goodell continued. “We believe our best days are ahead.”
.@nflcommish: I know how important this is for him.