Robert Kraft says he was surprised by Patriots’ failings in NFLPA survey
"I must tell you, I was unaware of how bad it was,” Kraft told reporters Tuesday at the NFL owners meetings.
When the NFL Player’s Association rolled out their annual report cards four weeks ago, it was clear that the Patriots were not graded on a curve.
The letter grading system — used to evaluate each team’s working conditions — no doubt evoked unwelcomed primary school flashbacks. Especially from owner Robert Kraft, who received two failing marks.
According to the survey, the weight room (F) and treatment of families (F-) scored the lowest (is an F-minus even possible?).
“I must tell you, I was unaware of how bad it was,” Kraft told reporters at the NFL owners meetings in Orlando, Fla. Tuesday morning.
Kraft, in candid comments Tuesday, says he will waste no time in addressing some of the issues. The longtime owner says that the team is building a new workout facility costing “in excess $50 million.”
“I’d be very surprised if that didn’t improve,” he said.
Kraft’s willingness to invest in better facilities is likely motivated by the D+ that ownership received in the February NFLPA survey.
“The players feel the facility has needed significant renovations for a while now,” the Player’s Association wrote. “Which explains the low grade for club owner Robert Kraft on the question about players having confidence he will invest in their facilities.”
Kraft has not revealed a timeline for the renovations, however, he did disclose that the facilities will be adjacent to Gillette Stadium rather than inside.
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