New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Friday "envy and jealously," which he calls "incurable diseases," are the reason for reports of possible dysfunction within the organization.
Kraft discussed the rumors of tension between head coach Bill Belichick, quarterback Tom Brady and himself during an appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box (via NBC Sports Boston).
"We've been together 19 years, which is unheard of for a head coach, a quarterback and an ownership group," he said. "Thankfully, we have had a lot of success and whenever that happens you become a target.