Head coach Bill Belichick, left, of the New England Patriots shakes hands with owner Robert Kraft during a press conference at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 11, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Robert Kraft recalled a "magic moment" from a Mike Vrabel-Bill Belichick coaching matchup the convinced him Vrabel could lead the Patriots one day.

In March, Kraft was asked whether Belichick was guaranteed to be Patriots coach until he broke Shula's record, and said: "Look, I'd like him to break Don Shula's record, but I'm not looking for ...

Robert Kraft, left, and Bill Belichick shared the stage when it was announced in January 2024 that the team and coach would be parting ways after 24 seasons. (Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images) ...

They didn't challenge fines of $500,000 against coach Bill Belichick and $250,000 against the club, along with the loss of a first-round draft pick.