Report: "Serious Disagreements" Among Patriots' Kraft, Belichick, Brady

ESPN today hits with an extensive look at the Patriots organization, noting Owner Robert Kraft, coach Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady have had "serious disagreements" this season, according to sources. The "three most powerful people in the franchise" reportedly "differ on Brady's trainer, body coach and business partner Alex Guerrero; over the team's long-term plans at quarterback; over Belichick's bracing coaching style; and most of all, over who will be the last man standing." Sources "described a palpable sense in the building that this might be the last year together for this group" (ESPN.com, 1/5).

The story is already making waves in sports media. NBCSPORTS.com goes with, "How To Process ESPN Piece On Pats 'Dysfunction.'" BOSTON SPORTS JOURNAL's Greg Bedard: "On ESPN’s Patriots story, And What I’ve Been Told About Kraft, Belichick And Brady."

We'll have full reax in today's SBD.