Bill Belichick does not mention Robert Kraft in new book: report

"As an author of many books, I'd estimate this one's about 80,000 words. Two words not in the book: Robert Kraft."

Shaughnessy noted that the legendary coach may have paid homage to Kraft in one excerpt, but still didn't mention him by name.

"Bill's lone reference to Kraft in this book appears to be this: 'Somewhere, someone came up with the phrase, 'The Patriot Way.' I think they made some money off it. Good for them. Here's something you should know: The Patriot Way does not exist.' There you go," Shaughnessy wrote.

He added, "The Belichick-Kraft feud is real."

Belichick, of course, coached the Patriots for 24 seasons and won six Super Bowls with them. But later in his tenure, the writing had been on the wall for his departure, and he had a highly-publicized exit that was said to be a mutual decision.

It's also been said that Belichick and former star quarterback Tom Brady have had beef since Brady left the team after the 2019 season, but Belichick did appear at Brady's Pats Hall of Fame ceremony, and Belichick was also at the roast of Brady on Netflix.

Belichick, the Globe reported, thanked his girlfriend and Malcolm Butler, along with 361 others - but not Kraft.