Robert Kraft hits out at AppleTV+’s docuseries on ‘Dynasty’ on Patriots

Robert Kraft has expressed his disappointment over the portrayal of the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl-winning teams in a recent docuseries produced by Apple, and also announced plans to improve the organization’s facilities after learning of poor reviews in the media. This year’s NFL players. American Football Association (NFLPA) survey.

While attending the league’s annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday, Kraft, owner of the Patriots for the past three decades, spoke to reporters for 15 minutes and was asked about ‘The Dynasty,’ a 10-minute documentary series episodes directed by Matthew Hamachek on AppleTV+.

The Patriots turned over all of their internal video files for the docuseries, which launched in February, and Kraft and prominent members of the organization agreed to in-depth, sometimes revealing interviews.

“I felt bad that so much emphasis was placed on the most controversial and, let’s say, ‘challenging’ situations over the last 20 years,” Kraft, 81, said.

‘I wish they had focused more on our Super Bowl victories, on our 21-game winning streak. I felt bad because there were players who gave hours and hours of interviews and only felt negativity (it was used). … I’m a little disappointed that there wasn’t a really positive approach, especially for the Patriots fans who had the experience with us.”

Critics of the documentary series included former New England players Devin McCourty and Rodney Harrison, who were interviewed by the production team. McCourty went on to say that he felt “misled,” believing the docuseries was biased against former head coach Bill Belichick.

On Tuesday, Kraft, whose net worth is $11.15 billion, was asked to comment on those who felt Belichick was portrayed poorly in the docuseries.

‘Look, I’ll say this clearly: I feel very privileged that we had Bill here. We hope that when he’s done (coaching), we have the opportunity to honor him the same way we will honor Tom Brady this year. … I hope to have the privilege of placing Bill in the Patriots Hall of Fame someday in the future,” Kraft said.

Meanwhile, the Patriots were ranked 29th out of 32 teams in the most recent NFLPA poll. The organization’s weight room ranked last in the NFL, and it was also noted that the Patriots are just one of seven teams that do not provide daycare support for players’ children on game day.

Kraft jumped to Bill Belichick’s defense after several players complained that the documentary series’ production team was trying to portray the former Patriots head coach in a bad light.

Kraft promised to make changes in those areas under first-year head coach Jero Mayo and scouting director Eliot Wolf, who has final say on all things player personnel.

“I have to tell you, I didn’t realize how bad that was,” Kraft said. “We had a plan, and we put it into action, in which we are committing a brand new facility adjacent to ours that has been discussed with the young leadership team: a building that will cost more than $50 million and will have the majority of the facilities (modern).

‘We have to correct anything (unfavorable). I wasn’t even aware of this nursery issue. That is something that can be solved and we want to do. Look, the players are the heart and soul of the business. “I would be very surprised if that doesn’t improve.”

Kraft also expressed optimism for the team’s success under the leadership of Mayo and Wolf, believing some improvements have already been made by tying up some players who were about to hit free agency, including offensive lineman Mike Onwenwu, who agreed a three-year contract. $57 million contract in early March.

The longtime NFL team owner also addressed the Patriots’ failed attempt to lure free agent Calvin Ridley, who signed a four-year, $92 million contract with the Tennessee Titans, saying the player’s agent wanted to stay in the team. South.