Sunday’s roast of legendary New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady yielded a surprising moment — a momentary truce between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft.
Belichick and Kraft were both present to deliver a few playful jabs during “The Roast Of Tom Brady” comedy special, which aired live on Netflix.
Late into the roast, comedian Kevin Hart called on both Kraft and Belichick to take a shot of an alcoholic drink together. The two men obliged.
Kraft also gave the world one final message before taking the shot.
“I want to say, [Bill Belichick] is the greatest coach in the history of the game that did what no one else has done. And having Tom Brady and him was the greatest honor that the good lord gave me,” said Kraft.
Robert Kraft cheersing Bill Belichick… never thought we’d see the day! #TomBradyRoast pic.twitter.com/X5D3nKOpCm
— Netflix (@netflix) May 6, 2024
The stunning moment left Patriots fans on X understandably dumbfounded.
BILL BELICHICK TAKING A SHOT WITH ROBERT KRAFT
— Savage (@SavageSports_) May 6, 2024
Kevin Hart just got Belichick and Kraft to do a shot — I think I’m dead, there’s no way this happened.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) May 6, 2024
Bill Belichick taking a shot with Robert Kraft
THIS NIGHT IS SUREAL. #TomBradyRoast pic.twitter.com/IpOhrT0hYr
— Pats Buzz (@PatsBuzz) May 6, 2024
I did not foresee Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft doing shots together in 2024.
— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) May 6, 2024
julian WHIPPING out his phone to record kraft & belichick taking a shot together is hilarious 😭
— 🦋👸🏽🫧 (@allegedashley) May 6, 2024
Kraft and Belichick have reportedly been at odds with one another over the past few seasons. There was even buzz that Kraft had cost Belichick a potential coaching job with the Atlanta Falcons.
Despite the differences between Brady, Kraft, and Belichick over the years, each man was integral to the Patriots’ unrivaled run from 2001 to 2018. The memory of winning six Super Bowls together probably helps ease any built-up animosity between one another — at least for one night.
Brady did show that he still has Kraft’s back given how upset he appeared to be with one foul joke about the Patriots owner.
