In a rare interview, former Patriots coach Bill Belichick spoke about his new book, The Art of Winning, while revealing his complex relationship with team owner Robert Kraft. He confirmed that Kraft's absence in the book reflects a focus on personal lessons learned rather than their shared history. Despite the amicable nature of his departure, tensions surface during the discussion as Belichick avoids directly addressing Kraft's portrayal of their parting. The interview also hints at Belichick's personal life with his girlfriend, indicating a shift to a more private side of the coach.
DOKOUPIL: I have to ask about Robert Kraft, because 24 years together, six Super Bowls-unless I'm wrong, he's not in this book. How come? BELICHICK: He's not. Well, again, it's about my life lessons in football, and it's really more about the ones I experienced directly.
DOKOUPIL: Do you feel like you were treated with dignity and respect when you were let go by Robert Kraft? BELICHICK: Yeah, well, it was a mutual decision for us to part ways.
DOKOUPIL: He's not even in the acknowledgments section. [very long pause as Belichick stares at Dokoupil] BELICHICK: Correct.
When the topic switches to his old boss, Patriots owner Robert Kraft, it's as if Belichick's back in the postgame presser after a loss. The ragged Navy sweatshirt he's wearing completes that feeling.
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