Belichick was asked if he felt he was treated with dignity and respect when Kraft made the decision to let him go, and Belichick said it was a mutual decision for him to leave. Dokoupil mentioned that Kraft specifically used the word “fired.” “It was a mutual decision," Belichick said.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft is mentioned nowhere in the entire publication.During Belichick's book-tour interview with CBS Mornings, Belichick gave an arguably inartful explanation about the failure to include any reference to Kraft.

Bill Belichick insisted that Robert Kraft didn't fire him as Patriots head coach while his girlfriend interjected during his "CBS Sunday Morning" interview.