Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Kraft

Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick are both Hall of Fame finalists. Will they both get in? Are there any arguments against them? Plus, are Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel heading for end-of-season hardware as MVP and Coach of the Year? Will Stefon Diggs have more production down the stretch?

Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick are both Hall of Fame finalists. Will they both get in? Are there any arguments against them? Plus, are Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel heading for end-of-season hardware as MVP and Coach of the Year? Will Stefon Diggs have more production down the stretch?

Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick are both Hall of Fame finalists. Will they both get in? Are there any arguments against them? Plus, are Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel heading for end-of-season hardware as MVP and Coach of the Year? Will Stefon Diggs have more production down the stretch?

In a quick 90 minute show, Christian looks at past dynasties in the NFL and realizes how quick of a turnaround the Patriots are having compared to the others. Why Robert Kraft should get some love for making the coaching moves to help make it only six years to fix the franchise? Then, between Kraft and Bill Belichick for the Hall of Fame, the coach would get the nod before the owner even though they both deserve to be in. And, breaking news comes across the desk that the Red Sox are acquiring Johan Oviedo from the Pirates Jhostynxon "The Password" Garcia.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston as he touches on the MIAA Super Bowl and his big bye week thought.(14:06) We touch on the non-believers in this Patriots team and the entire AFC playoff picture.(23:56) Perry answers whether the Patriots can win the Super Bowl.(32:11) We finish the hour by getting Perry's thoughts on Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick's HOF candidacy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced five finalists this week, including Patriots owner Robert Kraft as the lone contributor candidate and Bill Belichick as the coaching candidate. Many expect them to be first-ballot selections, but are they truly locks? Three-time Super Bowl champ Devin McCourty, who played alongside them for over a decade, shares his take on their impact and Hall of Fame worth, plus weighs in on the red-hot 2025 Patriots and what it will take to reach Super Bowl 60. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Is it time for Steelers-Mike Tomlin to part ways?(24:00) PFT Mailbag(32:30) Patriots' turnaround (46:00) Major Week 14 matchups Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, andMurray open the second hour of the show discussing Robert Kraft and the Patriots spending this season. (15:16) Resetting thoughts from yesterday on Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft both being finalists for the Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. (22:56) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed on the show. (33:05) Some thoughts on Sonny Gray and what he has had to say to the media about pitching in New York and on coming to Boston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 1 - Curtis argues the importance of Robert Kraft in the Patriots dynasty. Does the Patriots owner deserve to be inducted into the Football Hall in 2026?

Fresh off a hot conversation about Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft on the previous show, the Hall of Fame should include those two without any pushback. so why are people pushing back on letting them in? Then, for how bad the scandals about Belichick and Kraft were, nothing should keep them out of making it this year. And, shifting to the current Patriots, there is more than enough evidence that puts them atop the entire NFL right now.

If the Patriots can have a sustained run of success starting this season, Robert Kraft should get lots of credit for turning around the franchise from the dynasty days faster than the Steelers, 49ers, and Cowboys.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour ranking the Boston sports owners right now. (9:55) We answer your calls, questions, and reactions on everything. (19:27) Kay Adams says to quit talking about the Patriots easy schedule because they continue to win. The crew discusses. (31:54) Zo and Beetle question if there is any chance Bill Belichick does not make it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand are joined by Albert Breer of SI and MMQB to begin the hour to discuss his Ohio State Buckeyes finally beating the Michigan Wolverines over the weekend.(10:17) Albert Breer would put Bill Belichick in the Hall of Fame before Robert Kraft. The crew debates who deserves to get in more. (21:17) We dive into the top of the AFC, is there a clear-cut top of the AFC team at this point? (28:09) Zo and Beetle discuss Will Campbell's injury and a potential timetable for return when eligible to be activated from injured reserve. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Segment - Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft are both finalists to be inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 2026. Jones and Keefe discuss if they both deserve their spot in history.

Topics discussed: Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick named finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame; will they both get in? // Patriots enter the bye week as the NFL's best team, but Stephen A. Smith is not sold // Patriots fans voice their thoughts on the Hall of Fame candidacies of Bill Belichick + Robert Kraft // Ted Talk - Ted Johnson's breakdown of Patriots-Giants in Week 13 // ESPN's Adam Schefter predicts what Drake Maye's next contract may look like // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!

Sports with Rod 12-4-2025 …Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick may have to tolerated each other again …Another Bad Day for Coach Prime …Rock, Rock, Tie

0:00 - Vic, Mose, and Mat Smith can't believe the night Jamal Murray had in Indy hitting 10 out of 11 threes. They discuss this and how the Nuggets have won eight of their last twelve...with all eight of those games being on the road.16:20 - The gang pivots to talking some Broncos ahead of their Sunday matchup with the Raiders. Coach Payton had some actually interesting thoughts about how the team got to this point and really appreciating where the team is at right now. It's almost...zen?34:57 - The NFL Hall of Fame is gonna be adding Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft into its ranks in Canton and yet...Mike Shanahan is still without a gold suit. The gang grumbles about this snub and the history of Shanny getting kicked down the line for someone else.

Who do you trust more down the stretch this season: The Lions or the Cowboys? I Giannis gets injured in Bucks win I Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft named Hall of Fame finalists.

A pair of New England football greats are this year's coach and contributor finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and SI's Mike Kadlick break down the Patriots' most compelling Pro Bowl/All-Pro candidates, discuss Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft being announced as Hall of Fame finalists, and answer your mailbag questions. 00:00 Intro 1:00 Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft announced as Hall of Fame finalists 7:00 TreVeyon Henderson Named NFL Rookie of the Month for November 14:10 PrizePicks 15:45 Patriots Pro Bowl/All-Pro Cases 16:15 Drake Maye's All-Pro Case 19:45 Marcus Jones's All-Pro Case 22:05 Hunter Henry Pro Bowl 26:15 Omaha STEAKS! 28:00 Marcus Jones Fringe Pro Bowler? 32:18 Christian Gonzalez Fringe Pro Bowler? 37:00 Likely to Miss: Gonzalez, Bradbury & Boutte 46:15 Monarch Money Budgeting App! 47:13 Mailbag Patriots Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel talk about their recent travels with Matt spending the weekend in California for UCLA/USC. Bobby shares some of his travel stories and tales of sitting in first class. What are the rules of interacting with celebs while traveling? NY Times Author Ken Belson talks about his book 'Every Day is Sunday'. Ken discusses the impact of Roger Goodell on the NFL and his relationship with team owners. Matt asks about Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft being the biggest owners in the league. Bobby asks about the charm of Jerry Jones and his interactions with the media and fans. How did the NFL change from being football people to having business people buying teams and driving growth. Ken looks at the ups and downs of the NFL and Roger Goodell's growth over the least decade. What are the next steps and plans for the league and the players? Look for Week 13 recap and a look ahead to Week 14 coming up in the second half coming up tomorrow! Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune-in as the PU crew begins its bye week coverage inside Pats Nation. We react to the morning's multiple breaking storylines, including Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft being named finalists for 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction, and Drake Maye being named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. We share any leftover takes and observations from Monday's win over the Giants. Plus, we dive into playoff possibilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich weighs in on the latest College Football Playoff rankings and how Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU and the intrigue surrounding Rebels OC Charlie Weis Jr. might have impacted the rankings. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich how the New England Patriots are getting MVP-level play out of 2nd-year QB Drake Maye, how Caleb Williams can get even better under new Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson, breaks down the reasons behind the Indianapolis Colts' recent offensive slump, and previews Week 14's top games including Cowboys vs Lions, Packers vs Bears, Steelers vs Ravens, Bengals vs Bills, Chiefs vs Texans, and Eagles vs Chargers. Rich and the guys weigh in on Bill Belichick and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft being named as finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Orlovsky tells Tom Curran why he thinks the Patriots are the best team in the AFC, and how Drake Maye and the Patriots coaching staff have improved each week. Later, Mike Florio joins to discuss Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick's candidacies to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame.1:30-Where does Dan Orlovsky rank the Patriots?5:00-Orlovsky on Drake Maye's drastic improvement11:45-Mike Florio on Kraft and Belichick's HOF chances WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(0:00) Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com joins Felger and Mazz and opens the second hour discussing Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick and the Hall of Fame voting. (15:09) 10 questions from Around the NFL following week 13 of the NFL season. (34:29) Final thoughts and calls for Greg Bedard on the Patriots and the HOF discussion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com joins Felger and Mazz and opens the hour with his takeaways from the Patriots win over the Giants on Monday. (14:11) The guys discuss Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft both being named HOF finalists for the class of 2026. (26:27) Bedard's (and Mazz's) 3 up and 3 down from the Patriots win on Monday. (31:50) The callers weigh in with thoughts and questions for Greg Bedard on the Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles break down the Patriots' 33-15 win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, highlighting another strong national-stage performance from Drake Maye. 00:00 Intro 1:00 Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft among finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 6:05 How surprised was Greg by the Patriots energy on MNF? 9:50 Christian Eliss hit 13:46 Drake Maye was in COMPLETE COMMAND 23:00 Offensive Line & McDaniels' Magic 27:15 TreVeyon Henderson inside running vs Giants SUBSCRIBE to the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles

Robert Kraft is now the closest he's ever been to making the Hall of Fame along with his former head coach Bill Belichick his first time on the ballot. Regardless of scandals or personal feelings, both these two deserve to be elected with very little pushback.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour debating who deserves to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame more, Robert Kraft or Bill Belichick. (10:52) We answer your calls, questions, and reactions on everything from the day and update the audience on our Twitter poll.(20:41) Zo and Beetle are joined by Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla to discuss the win over the New York Knicks and the toughness of the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour with Albert Breer stating that he would put Bill Belichick into the HOF before Robert Kraft and if it will come down to one or the other.(12:18) Sonny Gray says he never wanted to go to the Yankees in a recent interview. The crew reacts and dives into the Red Sox spending outlook this offseason. (25:03) UNC is doubling down on Bill Belichick as their Head Coach, plus some additional news on Belichick. Zo and Beetle discuss. (33:16) We close out the show with the takeaways from today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three Point Stance - Does Belichick deserve to be 1st ballot HOF? // Kraft/Belichick HOF debate rages on...// ESPN's Adam Schefter joins the show! //

ESPN's senior NFL insider, Adam Schefter, joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss why Robert Kraft should be a sure-fire Hall of Famer, where the Patriots rank among NFL teams right now, Drake Maye's MVP candidacy, and how much Maye could make come time for an extension. Plus, some thoughts on the NFL at large. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles break down the Patriots' 33-15 win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, highlighting another strong national-stage performance from Drake Maye. 00:00 Intro 1:00 Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft among finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 6:05 How surprised was Greg by the Patriots energy on MNF? 9:50 Christian Eliss hit 13:46 Drake Maye was in COMPLETE COMMAND 23:00 Offensive Line & McDaniels' Magic 27:15 TreVeyon Henderson inside running vs Giants SUBSCRIBE to the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles

Send us a textLatest podcast with Emanuel McNeil who played for the Patriots in 1989. He was a Defensive tackle who was drafted in the 10th RD of the 1989 draft 267th overall. Even though he only played 1 year for the Patriots and 2 years in the NFL he takes us through his journey to the NFL and how he feels blessed to have made it and how he cherishes the relationships he made in the NFL even years later. We discuss who took him under his wing when he arrived for training camp in 1989 as well his outstanding college career University of Tennessee Martin. Emanuel talks about his late daughter Moriah who passed at the age of 9 from pediatric brain cancer and brother Carlos. We discuss the Moriah McNeil Celebrity Golf classic which he started and ran for 13 years as well as the Moriah and Carlos McNeil  Memorial Scholarship that was developed in their honor to help local youth. I hope you all enjoy and as always thank you all for listening!

THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/even-my-escapism-144196927Welcome to the Fruitless Sports Corner (FSC): a semi-reoccurring series where Josiah, Nathan Thiessen, Chris Barker, and Jake the Lawyer talk about sports. On today's episode we talk about white boys going woo, the World Series, how hard it is to be a Texas/Iowa college football fan, the martyrdom of Carson Wentz, playing while injured, generational wealth, Rooney Mara, World Cup qualifiers, Manchester United being good now, and the MLS schedule change. Also Jake tries to get Josiah sued by Robert Kraft. Music by Viagra Boys, Steve Reich, and SHADE08 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jason Whitlock responds to Stephen A. Smith's 40-minute personal attack against the Fearless host. Whitlock details how Smith's dishonest tirade on Friday night was a ploy to deflect from Smith's anti-Drake Maye rant. Whitlock argues that Patriots owner Robert Kraft contacted Disney CEO Bob Iger to complain about Smith's personal attack on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Friday morning, in an attempt to defend Cam Newton, Smith called Maye a “liar” on First Take. Smith is under intense pressure and scrutiny as his ESPN show First Take becomes more embarrassing, more ghetto and more difficult to defend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We speak with Ken Belson from the New York Times about his new book "Every Day is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural and Economic Juggernaut." After that is a portion of an interview with the author of "Loserville," which tells the story of how Atlanta, GA became the first southern city to be host to teams from MLB, the NFL, the NBA, and the NHL.

David and Victoria Beckham graduated from “Mr. and Mrs.” to “Sir and Lady” after the soccer legend was knighted for his service in sport and charity. It was a decade-long process – and apparently included some expletive-filled emails when he got passed over years ago. The family gathered to celebrate, but we couldn't help but notice one noticeably absent Beckham. Meanwhile, Simone Biles shared a “get unready with me” TikTok we didn't know we needed full of cultural confessions. Simone, if you're reading this: it would be our honor to show you how to use a dishwasher.  In this week's episode, we also discuss:  Caroline's crash out over the Jets trade of Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams Hellen Obiri breaking the NYC Marathon course record – and her parents adorable reaction Clayton Kershaw's dad bod on full display, plus whether Shohei Ohtani is secretly fluent in English  What we want out of the next Cardi B and Robert Kraft sighting Joe Burrow's Halloween costume that had us asking…why so serious?  Send Its:  Cardi B and Kraft are suite-side besties: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQkokwUgEBU/?igsh=MThyaHZyY3F6bmNzbA==  Simone Biles' “get unready with me” confessions: https://www.tiktok.com/@simonebilesowens/video/7566672113323560222?lang=en  Chappell Roan at the National Horse Show: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQf0kTcDv_t/  Miley Stewart isn't Hannah Montana…Cam Dicker is: https://www.tiktok.com/@chargers/video/7567119748417195295?lang=en  Ms. Terry (aka Nick Saban's wife)  is all of us: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQnRrDjDrxA/  Blake's IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline's IG: @cghendy theSkimm's IG: @theskimm Want more sports? Sign up for theSkimm's sports newsletter at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL Trade Deadline is TODAY — and things are already getting spicy.

Episode 558 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch featuresKen Belson, who writes about sports, power and money for The New York Times. He is the author of a new book, "Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the N.F.L. Into a Cultural & Economic Juggernaut." In this podcast, Belson discusses how does one go about reporting on NFL ownership; where the ownership power-centers are in the NFL; Goodell's goal of reaching $25 billion in total revenue by 2027; why the games are too much of a narcotic for people to care en masse about health; how NFL owners are navigating Donald Trump's criticism of Bad Bunny playing halftime of Super Bowl; what will be the impact of private equity firms buying minority stakes in NFL teams; how ownership looks at sports gambling and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's a short clip from our interview with Ken Belson, who writes about sports, power and money at the NFL and for The New York Times. He is the author of a new book, "Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the N.F.L. Into a Cultural & Economic Juggernaut." In this preview clip of the full interview later this week, Belson discusses how the NFL owners look at sports gambling. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jones and Keefe recap each game from Week 8 of the NFL season. Christian Elliss discusses the top goals for the Patriots' defense. Who is more likely to make the Hall of Fame first, Bill Belichick or Robert Kraft?

Ken Belson on How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Built the NFL's $10 Billion Empire EPISODE OVERVIEW In this compelling deep-dive conversation, Brian D. O'Leary sits down with Ken Belson, New York Times sportswriter and author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural and Economic Juggernaut (Grand Central Publishing, October 14, 2025). This wide-ranging interview explores the transformation of the NFL from a beloved sporting league into a ten-billion-dollar cultural phenomenon. Belson reveals the untold stories behind the three most influential figures in modern football history, their business strategies, their political maneuvering, and the existential threats now facing America's most powerful sports league. Runtime: Approximately 46 minutes Release Date: October 27, 2025 Guest: Ken Belson, New York Times Sports Business Correspondent and author of Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural and Economic Juggernaut (Grand Central Publishing, October 14, 2025) WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The Modern NFL's Foundation (1993-Present) Why 1993's labor agreement—not a Super Bowl or dynasty—marks the true beginning of the modern NFL How free agency, salary caps, and 50-50 revenue sharing created unprecedented labor peace The pivotal role of Steelers owner Dan Rooney and Broncos owner Pat Bowlen in shaping the league's economics Jerry Jones: The Relentless Salesman How Jones "taught the NFL how to sell" despite alienating fellow owners The Rupert Murdoch deal that transformed television economics forever Robert Kraft's assessment: Jerry can "charm a dog off a meat truck" Why Jones doesn't chase money—he chases the chase The "Cowboys peanut butter" philosophy: monetizing everything not nailed down Robert Kraft: The Real Estate Wizard The brilliant 7-year strategy to acquire the New England Patriots How Kraft bought parking lots, then the stadium, then finally the team—leaving owners with nothing Why Connecticut and Providence offered sweetheart deals, but Kraft stayed in Foxborough Patriot Place: The revolutionary stadium-as-real-estate-development model How Kraft's unshared revenue strategy changed sports franchises forever Roger Goodell: The Senator's Son Goodell's childhood ambition letter: "I want to be NFL Commissioner" The political instincts he absorbed from his U.S. Senator father Why some NFL staffers called him "too nakedly ambitious" Goodell's strategy: schmoozing with owners at every opportunity Why can't he find his own replacement (or won't step down)? Prediction: The next commissioner will be a media expert, not a football insider Bill Belichick & The Jets Resignation The Leon Hess succession crisis that drove Belichick away from New York Was there tampering between Kraft and Belichick? The evidence examined Why Paul Tagliabue warned teams to "tread carefully" with Belichick The compensatory draft picks the Jets received—and why they got the short end The Los Angeles Stadium Saga Inside the 2016 Houston meeting, where Jerry Jones lobbied relentlessly for Stan Kroenke's vision Why the Rams-only bid beat the dual Raiders-Chargers proposal Paul Allen's rare appearance—and how "The Oracle" swung critical votes Jerry Jones, celebrating with a tumbler of scotch: "He's the salesman. He got his catch that day." How the NFL turned two stadium problems into one world-class solution Gambling's Stranglehold on Sports Why Jones and Kraft invested in gambling platforms before legalization How the NFL profits from sponsorships and game data sales—not direct gambling revenue The disturbing shift: from communal Sunday football to atomized, real-time phone betting "The book always wins. The sportsbook's going to win. Now you've got people pissed at the NFL." Brian's fear: economic downturns + player financial struggles = integrity crises The Cleveland baseball team scandal, Jontay Porter's lifetime ban, and the NCAA's dangerous new policy Why allowing college athletes to bet on football is "streamlining the pipeline from amateur athletics to federal indictment" The Future of the NFL Why 97% of NFL fans never attend a game—and what that means for the league's priorities "Fans in the stadium are essentially props for TV broadcasts" The COVID revelation: Cardboard cutouts worked fine. Do stadiums even matter? Cable TV's death and streaming's fragmentation: How will fans afford to watch? The NFL's challenge: squeezing every penny without breaking fan loyalty KEY QUOTES On Jerry Jones: "Jerry taught us how to sell." — Carmen Policy, former 49ers President On Robert Kraft: "He could charm a dog off a meat truck." — Robert Kraft on Jerry Jones On Gambling: "We went from sitting down with your dad with a clicker, maybe a can of beer, your jersey on, and you watched for three hours. You watched a drama, basically. Now you're betting on a tight end you don't care about because he's on your fantasy roster. Well then you add money to it, and it really amplifies the tension." "The book always wins. The sportsbook's going to win—more chances than not. So now you got people pissed at the NFL or pissed at a player or a team." On Roger Goodell's Future: "My suspicion is that it'll be a media person. That's where the league is now. Two-thirds of its revenue comes from media and sponsorships, not from tickets and beer." On Fans: "Roger likes to say that 97% of NFL fans never go to a game. The fans in the stadium now are essentially props for TV broadcasts." TOPICS/CHAPTERS Introduction & Book Overview Why 1993? The Labor Deal That Changed Everything Jerry Jones: The Man Who Brought Rupert Murdoch to the NFL Robert Kraft's Brilliant Patriots Acquisition Strategy Patriot Place & The Real Estate Revolution Roger Goodell's Path: From Senator's Son to Commissioner Bill Belichick's "I Resign as HC of the NYJ" Napkin Moment The 2016 Los Angeles Stadium Decision: Jerry Jones vs. Jerry Richardson Gambling's Corrosive Effect on Sports Integrity The Future of NFL Leadership & Media Fragmentation Closing Thoughts ABOUT THE GUEST Ken Belson is a sports business correspondent for The New York Times, where he has covered the NFL, sports economics, and major league developments for over a decade. His latest book, Every Day Is Sunday, is an Amazon #1 bestseller and chronicles the transformation of the NFL into the most powerful sports league in American history. Belson's reporting combines insider access, rigorous research, and a business-focused lens that reveals the economic machinery behind America's most-watched sport. RESOURCES & LINKS Order the Book: Every Day Is Sunday on Amazon Connect with Brian D. O'Leary: Substack: OLearyLetter.com Twitter/X: @BrianDOLeary YouTube: @BrianDOLeary Follow Ken Belson: The New York Times: Author Page EPISODE TAGS NFL #JerryJones #RobertKraft #RogerGoodell #KenBelson #SportsGambling #NFLHistory #DallasCowboys #NewEnglandPatriots #BillBelichick #SportsBusiness #MediaRights #StadiumDeals #LosAngelesRams #SportsIntegrity #FantasyFootball #NewYorkTimes #BrianDOLeary #TheBrianDOLearyShow LISTENER NOTE This episode contains candid discussion about sports gambling, league corruption, and the business practices that have fundamentally altered how Americans consume professional football. If you care about the intersection of billion-dollar industries, civic life, and the future of American sports culture, this conversation is essential listening. SUBSCRIBE & SHARE If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, leave a review, and share with fellow sports fans who want serious content in an unserious culture. The Brian D. O'Leary Show: Your sanctuary for serious content in an unserious culture.

The NFL is king in America. And it's starting to spread its wings even further with multiple international games in multiple countries around the world. But it wasn't always this massive juggernaut. A series of smart decisions, and a lot of luck, thrust the league into the spotlight in a major way. Journalist Ken Belson has been following the league for many years and has taken a deep dive into the NFL's insane growth in his new book "Every Day Is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft and Roger Goodell Turned The NFL Into An Cultural And Economic Juggernaut. Ken joined me for this week's episode of the show.

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel and Rich discuss New England's 5-2 start under 2nd-year QB Drake Maye's stellar play, returning the franchise's winning culture, owner Robert Kraft's Pro Football Hall of Fame worthiness, and more. ESPN's Brian Windhorst breaks down the shocking FBI arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat G Terry Rozier in gambling cases and how it impacts the league moving forward, and why the NBA should be VERY afraid of San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama this season. Rich reacts to Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa addressing his penchant for throwing interceptions of late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sabres are fun to watch all the sudden! Plus, author and New York Times reporter Ken Belson joins "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to discuss his book, "Every Day is Sunday: How Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and Roger Goodell Turned the NFL into a Cultural & Economic Juggernaut."

(0:00) The final hour begins with more calls on the Celtics and Bruins. Plus, a reset on the Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft discussion. (12:39) More caller reaction to all that the guys have discussed.(23:22) Final thoughts, calls, and emails.(35:52) The Final Word!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) The second hour begins with discussing the Bruins 4-3 loss to the Panthers in Brad Marchand's return to Boston.(16:21) The callers weigh in on the Bruins and Celtics. (25:11) The guys discuss Bill Belichick and the NFL Hall of Fame. (34:03) More thoughts on the Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick Hall of Fame discussion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg gives credit to Robert Kraft for making a tough decision and moving off Mayo and getting Vrabel. The crew talks about how much Vrabel has changed things.