According to Belichick, however, it was he that took the "big risk" in accepting the job. The Patriots had stagnated under former coach Pete Carroll and frivolous spending put them beyond the salary cap, limiting what Belichick could do in terms of roster management.

Bill Belichick said he took a "big risk" to become the Patriots' head coach after Robert Kraft claimed he made a risk in hiring him.

It appears there hasn’t been any thawing in the relationship between Bill Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft.