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The Epic New 525-Foot ‘Blue’ Is Now the Fifth-Largest Superyacht in the World

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One of the world’s largest superyachts just hit the water.

Lürssen’s mighty new 525-footer, christened Blue , left the Bremen yard in Germany on Saturday, July 2, after successfully completing her sea trials in late June. The behemoth is now the fifth-longest superyacht in the global fleet and one of the biggest in the world in terms of volume. In fact, she offers a giant interior of 14,785 GT.

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Size isn’t the only thing that matters, though. The shipyard says Blue was designed to be as efficient and eco-friendly as possible. She is equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system that was developed in-house. In addition, the behemoth vessel is fitted with a high-tech exhaust system that reduces noise, vibrations and emissions, according to the yard. She also sports an innovative wastewater treatment plant that allows treated wastewater to be safely disposed of in “drinking water quality.”

Lürssen’s ‘Blue’ spans 525 feet from tip to tail.  Courtesy Tom Van Oossanen

The team from Terence Disdale Design worked with Lürssen to create the yacht’s sleek, contemporary exterior and traditional interior. You can, of course, expect a laundry list of amenities, including not one but two helipads and a huge swim platform aft that connects to a beach club. Lürssen did not share any details regarding Blue ‘s exact layout, but there will no doubt be cabins and lounges aplenty.

“We are very proud of Blue as yet another statement of Lürssen’s ability and desire to build yachts that meet all of our exacting owners’ requirements, guided by our core focus of expert engineering, beautiful design and being a proud market leader in developing sustainable technologies,” managing partner Peter Lürssen said in a statement .

Lürssen’s ‘Azzam’ measures just shy of 593 feet.  Lürssen

Of course, Lürssen has proven itself adept at delivering sizable superyachts. In fact, the German yard is responsible for 13 out of the 25 top builds in the industry. That includes the world’s longest superyacht, Azzam , which measures just shy of 593 feet and offers a volume of 13,136 GT.

Blue is now en route to the Mediterranean where she will enjoy her very first season with her new owners.

Rachel Cormack is a digital editor at Robb Report. She cut her teeth writing for HuffPost, Concrete Playground, and several other online publications in Australia, before moving to New York at the…

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The 160-metre yacht BLUE has been given a contemporary exterior and a traditional, fresh interior design, both by Terence Disdale Design. Efficiency and the desire to be as environmentally friendly as possible were key drivers for the technology on board. BLUE is equipped with a highly efficient Diesel-Electric Hybrid Propulsion Concept developed by Lürssen’s own engineering specialists. The yacht also has an electric Azimuth Pod Drive, which in electric mode can be used separately, or when the PTI units are engaged, with the two propeller shafts. In order to generate less noise and vibration and reduce nitrogen oxide levels, BLUE is completed with a state-of-the-art exhaust after-treatment system. Furthermore, the wastewater treatment plant is equipped with new membrane technology that allows the treated wastewater to be safely disposed of in ‘drinking water quality’.

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BLUE is a 160.6 m Motor Yacht, built in Germany by Lurssen and delivered in 2022.

Her top speed is 20.0 kn and her power comes from four diesel electric engines. She has a gross tonnage of 14785.0 GT and a 22.5 m beam.

She was designed by Terence Disdale , who also designed the interior. Terence Disdale has designed 42 yachts and designed the interior of 78 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

The naval architecture was developed by Lurssen , who has architected 69 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

BLUE is the 5th longest yacht in the world. She is one of 70 motor yachts longer than 100m, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her top speed is 0.14 kn above the average, and her volume 7572.31 GT above the average.

BLUE is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1373 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near United Arab Emirates. For more information regarding BLUE's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

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The 160m/524'11" motor yacht 'Blue' was built by Lurssen in Germany at their Bremen shipyard. Her interior is styled by English designer design house Terence Disdale and she was delivered to her owner in June 2022. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Terence Disdale.

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Blue has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 48 guests in 24 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 80 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Her features include a helipad, steam room, movie theatre, beauty salon, satellite communications, underwater lights, beach club, gym, deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

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Blue is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel-electric MTU (16V 1163 M84) 16-cylinder 6,975hp engines running at 1280rpm, she comfortably cruises at 18 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 21 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 1,080,000 litre fuel tanks at 17 knots. Her water tanks store around 110,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 Passenger Yacht, ShipRight(SDA, CM, ACS(B)) *IWS ✠ LMC UMS, DP(AM) classification society rules.

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Super yacht BLUE is an impressive 160.0m (524'11") motor yacht built by Lürssen from Germany and delivered in 2022. With a 22.5m (73'10") beam and volume of 15,320 GT, she is ranked as the fourth largest yacht in the world. Blue features naval architecture by Lürssen Yachts with interior and exterior design by Terence Disdale Design.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF BLUE: ~Renowned interior and exterior designer ~Reduced noise and vibrations ~Diesel-electric hybrid propulsion ~State-of-the-art wastewater treatment technology ~Nitrogen oxide exhaust treatment systems

EXTERIOR Few details are currently known; however, images reveal a spacious beach club aft, seven decks, a foredeck helipad, a second helipad on the sundeck aft, and a Jacuzzi plus sunpads on the sundeck forward.

M/Y BLUE has two Diesel engines connected to PTI/PTO units that can be used for electric propulsion at lower speeds and for generating electricity at higher speeds. There is also an electric Azimuth Pod Drive that can be used together with the PTI units or separately.

Another cutting-edge technology installed for the comfort of guests and reduced environmental impact reduces noise and vibrations, and new membrane technology to bring wastewater to drinking water quality before it is removed.

M/Y BLUE Specifications

INTERIOR Information about the interior, by Terence Disdale Design, is yet to be made available. But Terence Disdale is a titan of yacht design and responsible for some of the most well-known yachts in the world. His design style is broad ranging and takes inspiration from his love of fishing and the outdoors.

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Update: The elegant 524-footer, Project Blue, has been delivered as Blue. Her maiden voyage commenced from Malta on Saturday. Lurrsen shipyard has stated that the Blue superyacht features an innovative after-treatment system and a wastewater treatment plan equipped with new membrane technology. This allows treated wastewater to be safely disposed of in “drinking water quality.”

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Custom YS 75 Hybrid: Cost unknown

Ushering in a new generation of high-end eco explorers, this expedition vessel from Damen Yachting in the Netherlands boasts a hybrid propulsion system for zero-emission cruising. For the uninitiated, a hybrid propulsion system uses two or more forms of propulsion, such as a biofuel or diesel engine combined with an electric machine.

As buyers become increasingly aware of environmental concerns, naval architects and yachtbuilders are devising green-leaning vessels that don't compromise on style, luxury, or performance. Damen is among the firms leading the way.

Designed by innovative London studio Michael Leach Design and engineered in-house, the 247-foot Custom YS 75 Hybrid has cutting-edge features, including a touch-and-go helipad and a crane for deploying tenders.

It can accommodate 24 crew members and up to 12 guests across six staterooms and boasts plush entertaining areas.

Due to launch early this year, the innovative vessel will also be the first private superyacht equipped with commercial-grade cultivation pods to grow vegetables, further adding to its eco credentials. As for the price tag? Damen is keeping it firmly under wraps...

Blue Marlin and Custom 78: Cost unknown

Admiral Yachts, owned by The Italian Sea Group, is delivering two sensational superyachts this year, according to Boat International : the 256-foot Custom 78 a nd 253-foot Blue Marlin (pictured).

Sleek and elegant, Blue Marlin's exterior and interior are both the handiwork of prestigious Dutch studio Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design.

The superyacht accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms and offers them a wealth of amenities, including a 19-foot swimming pool, a private spa, and a helipad. Its more sustainable credentials include a lower-emission diesel-electric propulsion system.

Precious little is known about Admiral's super-secretive Custom 78 project, as noted by Boat International .

It's known that the superyacht's exterior has been designed by Igor Lobanov, the Barcelona-based Russian nautical designer who's renowned for his futuristic, mega-streamlined creations. (An example of his work is shown here.)

Admiral has yet to disclose the price of either  Custom 78 or  Blue Marlin .

Project Toro: Cost unknown

Türkiye's Turquoise Yachts is getting ready to sign off the 259-foot Project Toro . It's actually running behind schedule and was supposed to be delivered last year.

With the exterior and interiors designed by British studio Harrison Eidsgaard – which is behind some of the world's most luxurious private jets, in addition to its portfolio of yachts – the end result will undoubtedly be a feast for the eyes.

Project Toro's neoclassical exterior is a real head-turner, while its interiors – which apparently include "a huge Neptune Lounge," to quote Super Yacht Times – have been described by the design team as "the definition of serenity and calm."

The fully customized beauty, which was sold in 2021 for an undisclosed sum, can comfortably fit 14 guests in its seven staterooms, as well as providing space for 21 crew members. Amenities onboard include a beauty salon, gym, and swimming pool.

Al Reem: Cost unknown

Formally known as  Silence , Al Reem is getting its finishing touches at the Bilgin shipyard in Türkiye's capital, Istanbul.

Spanning 263 feet, the superyacht showcases Bilgin's signature style – think razor-sharp exterior lines and a super-slender profile – with naval architecture by Turkish studio Unique Yacht Design. It's the third unit of Bilgin's 263 Series and the most advanced of the trio.

Silent by name, silent by nature: the superyacht was sold to a mystery owner in 2022 and the selling price hasn't been revealed. But it won't have come cheap, that's for sure.

Dreamed up by London's H2 Yacht Design, the modern interiors of the boat whisper quiet luxury. The eight suites (including three VIP cabins) can collectively accommodate up to 12 guests, and there's space for 18 crew members. Al Reem's amenities are top-notch too, with the beach club, gym, and movie theater just some of the standout features.

Project Vento: Cost unknown

Just weeks after Project Toro was sold in 2021, Turquoise Yachts found a buyer for Project Vento . As is the case with Project Toro , the identity of the owner and the price tag have not been divulged.

At 285 feet long, Project Vento is the largest superyacht ever built by Turquoise, with the company teaming up with long-time collaborator London's H2 Yacht Design to work on the boat's esthetics. The result? A distinctive two-tone white and blue exterior with soft, flowing lines.

The interiors are just as eye-catching, with the superyacht boasting a wealth of features.

For the billionaire who has everything, there's a helipad that can also be used as an outdoor movie theater and basketball court. But the pièce de résistance  has to be the incredible 21-foot glass-sided swimming pool on the lowest deck.

Project 1012: Cost unknown

With the venture cloaked in mystery, Feadship hasn't released any renders of Project 1012 and has yet to disclose information about the team behind it.

Based on images of the vessel undergoing trials in December 2022, Megayacht News has speculated that it could be traditional in design and may feature a beach club. However, these details won't be confirmed until the superyacht is delivered sometime this year – so watch this space...

Project 1012 is another Feadship superyacht that's slated for delivery in 2024.

The shipyard is being particularly secretive about the vessel, with details extremely sketchy. While we know that the superyacht is 300 feet long, further information about the vessel is next to non-existent.

Project JASSJ: Cost unknown

Spanning 338 feet, Project JASSJ  is the third-largest of the show-stopping superyachts German shipbuilder Lürssen is delivering in 2024.

Sold in 2021 to an anonymous buyer for an undisclosed price, the superyacht features exterior and interior design by RWD Design. American firm Moran Yacht & Ship is overseeing the build.

Fantastically spacious, Project JASSJ can accommodate 22 guests in 11 staterooms.

Lürssen isn't holding back when it comes to amenities, promising an "industry-leading" beach club, as well as a swimming pool, deck Jacuzzi, top-end gym, and elevator, along with a state-of-the-art helipad and side-opening tender garage.

105 Explorer (NB-729): Cost unknown

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Reflecting other high-end shipbuilders, Freire has chosen to keep the price of the superyacht a secret in the interest of client confidentiality.

Ace 21: Cost $150 million

Ace 21 is one of four show-stopping superyachts that Germany's Lürssen is delivering this year.

Extending over 256 feet end to end, the glamorous vessel spans five decks – the superyachts we've covered so far have just four – and has been designed to provide five-star relaxation in the world's most idyllic locations. It can accommodate up to 14 guests and a crew of 24.

Lürssen, which has taken care of the naval architecture, has reportedly designed the superyacht so it can cruise closer to shorelines and dock alongside paradise-style beaches and coves.

Ace 21 is all about relaxation – and its designated wellness zone, complete with an extensive spa, beach club, and deck Jacuzzi, combine to make it the perfect place to kick back, millionaire style.

SuperYachtFan reports the vessel was ordered by an unnamed individual who's said to be a prominent figure in the yachting world. The site pegs Ace 21 's price tag at $150 million and estimates annual running costs could stretch as high as $15 million.

Project 825: Cost $186 million

On the other hand, the asking price for Feadship's Project 825  has been revealed.

Due for delivery later in the year, the 249-foot superyacht is currently available for $186 million via Burgess Yachts.

Newly-built vessels of this size and caliber are usually custom orders, so it's rare for one to come on the market. The yacht is likely to be snapped up by a member of the super-rich elite who doesn't have the patience to wait years for a bespoke job .

The turnkey superyacht, which is getting its finishing touches at the Feadship Royal Van Lent shipyard in the Netherlands, has a slick two-tone exterior by Feadship's De Voogt Naval Architects. Its chic interiors are courtesy of Parisian design house Gilles & Boissier.

Project 825 has six staterooms with space for 12 guests, who'll have their every whim catered to by 17 crew members. Among its key selling points are an awesome glass-bottomed swimming pool and a private VIP terrace that boasts its own Jacuzzi.

There's also a sauna, deck gym, games room, and touch-and-go helipad, as well as an elevator. 

Project 712: Cost $200 million+

Feadship is practically churning out superyachts at the moment, with multiple deliveries scheduled this year. Project 712 is among them.

The 272-foot vessel features an exterior design by Feadship's De Voogt Naval Architects. Unlike the aforementioned Project 825 , however, the interiors are the work of top Dutch firm Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, not French studio Gilles & Boissier.

Because Feadship is selling Project 825 , the price has been revealed – but Project 712 's cost is being kept firmly under wraps. Given its larger dimensions, it's likely to be even more expensive than its sister vessel.

The superyacht has space for up to 10 guests across its five cabins, according to YachtCharterFleet,  and comes equipped with a wealth of billionaire-worthy amenities, including a beach club, a gym, and a deck Jacuzzi.

Project 821: Cost $200 million+

The biggest Feadship superyacht launching this year – not to mention the largest the Dutch company has ever built – is  Project 821 , which spans 390 feet.

Feadship is being as secretive about this superyacht as it is with Project 1012 , with very few details known about it. 

The exterior design is characterized by soft lines, and there's a capacious beach club to the rear of the superyacht that leads down to a swimming platform... And that's all we know. 

Both the buyer and the price of  Project 821 are being kept hush-hush, though the superyacht is likely to have cost considerably more than the smaller Project 825 , which is on the market for $186 million.

Project Deep Blue: Cost $450 million

The second-biggest of Lürssen's four superyachts expected to launch this year, Project Deep Blue may not be delivered to its owner until 2025, according to several expert forecasts.

Details about the project are scant. Even the final length of the superyacht is uncertain, but it's believed to measure at least 427 feet.

No doubt the owner is delighted with the sophisticated exterior design, which bears similarities to Lürssen's Ahpo (now named Lady Jorgia).  

SuperYachtFan reports Project Deep Blue is expected to accommodate 24 guests and a crew of 45. It estimates the vessel would cost a staggering $450 million, with punishing yearly running costs of $45 million. The website has vaguely identified the owner as an Indian or Chinese billionaire.

Project Luminance: Cost $500 million (£392m)

The biggest of Lürssen's four show-stopping superyachts hitting the water in 2024, Project Luminance spans a whopping 475 feet, making it almost as long as three Olympic-sized swimming pools.

The superyacht was originally slated for completion last year, but the delivery date has since been put back. A masterpiece of nautical design, Project Luminance wows thanks to its exterior by Monaco-based Espen Øino and equally elegant interiors by French studio Zuretti Interior Design.

Project Luminance is estimated to accommodate as many as 24 guests across 12 opulent staterooms. Amenities are fantastically lavish, with the vessel reportedly boasting two helipads and a massive swimming pool, which comes complete with an adjacent dip pool.

Reported to cost in excess of $500 million, Project Luminance was commissioned by Rinat Akhmetov, the richest person in Ukraine.

A report in The New York Times in 2022 suggested Akhmetov was considering selling the vessel in light of Russia's invasion of his home country. Still, it appears the billionaire might have decided to keep it for now. And who can blame him?

Somnio: Cost $600 million (£470m)

Putting this year's other launches firmly in the shade, Somnio spans a colossal 728 feet, making it the largest superyacht ever built.

The world's first "yacht-liner," this $600 million floating palace for the mega-rich is billed as "the most exclusive address in the world" and will cruise the planet's iconic yachting destinations, from Monaco to French Polynesia.

Somnio features 39 luxe private residences and a wealth of "six-star" amenities, including an enormous resort-style swimming pool, premium spa, opulent movie theater, gourmet restaurants, 10,000-bottle wine cellar, and a library.

Nearing completion at Norway's Vard shipyard, the six-deck nautical extravaganza is a collaboration between Somnio, Fincantieri, and Vard, while Tillberg Design of Sweden and the UK's Winch Design have looked after the interior design.

The potential occupants of the 39 apartments are being carefully hand-picked. On offer are units with two to four bedrooms, with the option to fully customize them with the likes of a gym, personal kitchen, library, and more.

Those lucky enough to get a Somnio invite can expect to pay from $22 million to secure a cabin in the elite vessel, with service charges likely to be sky-high too.

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By robert frank,cnbc • published april 17, 2024 • updated on april 17, 2024 at 7:14 am.

• Sales of superyachts took a dive in 2023, as long waiting lists, soaring costs and Russian oligarch sanctions hit demand.
• A buyer placing an order for a new yacht over 200 feet today faces wait times of three to four years due to backlogs stemming from the pandemic.
• The largest superyachts took the biggest hit, with sales of vessels over 200 meters, or roughly 650 feet, falling 40%.

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Superyachts sales took a dive in 2023, as long waiting lists, soaring costs and oligarch sanctions hit demand, according to a new report.

Sales of new superyachts (yachts over 100 feet long) fell 17% last year, according to the new SuperYacht Times' State of Yachting report. There were 203 sales of new superyachts in 2023, down from 245 in 2022 and down from the record 313 in 2021.

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Ralph Dazert, head of intelligence at SuperYacht Times, said a buyer placing an order for a new yacht over 200 feet today faces wait times of three to four years due to backlogs stemming from the pandemic. Prices are also soaring due to higher labor and material costs.

Dazert said he expects new superyacht sales to "go down a little bit further this year" given the continued costs and delays.

The largest superyachts took the biggest hit, with sales of yachts over 200 meters, or roughly 650 feet, falling 40%. The main reason for the large superyacht drop is due to the fact that rich buyers from Russia are dropping out of the market following the Ukraine invasion by the country in 2022, according to the report.

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"The Russians were prone to ordering very extravagant and very large yachts," he said.

Americans are picking up some of the slack, accounting for nearly a quarter of all superyacht sales last year. And while Americans tend to build smaller yachts compared to Middle Eastern and Russian buyers, the American boats are getting larger.

The average length of a Saudi-owned superyacht is 202 feet, compared to 200 feet for Russian buyers and 177 feet for the Americans, according to the report.

Even as new sales declined, yacht completions were up. That data represents yachts ordered during the frenzy of the pandemic that are just now being launched. The number of completions surged 31% in 2023 to 202 superyachts.

The rising fleet of superyachts translates into a growing demand for the entire ecosystem of the yacht economy — from builders and brokers to marina slips and crew. There are now nearly 6,000 superyachts, triple the number in 2002, according to SuperYacht Times.

Dazert said the flood of wealthy buyers who came into the market for the first time during Covid continue to use their yachts. Many are upgrading, which means the high-water mark for the yachting economy will likely keep rising.

"The pool of customers has expanded permanently," he said.

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Did Bill Belichick get screwed by Robert Kraft?

An ESPN.com report published Wednesday about Belichick’s failed pursuit of a new coaching job said the Patriots owner called Falcons owner Arthur Blank “to warn him not to trust Bill” after Belichick parted ways with New England .

One source told ESPN that Kraft “was a big part” of why the Falcons passed on the 72-year-old Belichick and hired Raheem Morris instead .

When Blank and Falcons brass ranked their top coaching candidates, none of them even had Belichick in their top three, per ESPN.

“He was essentially voted off the island,” a source close to the Falcons’ hiring process told the website.

Belichick was said to be “blindsided” by not being hired as the new Falcons coach after believing he was getting the job.

This came after Belichick insisted to Blank he was not looking to become a coach/general manager hybrid like he was for a majority of his 24-year run in Foxborough, according to the report.

Belichick first had a one-on-one chat with Blank aboard the Falcons owner’s $180 million superyacht in Antigua on Jan. 15, and Blank came away from the meeting “thinking this is my guy,” a source close to Belichick told ESPN.

Four days later, Belichick met with several members of the Falcons front office at Blank’s home near Atlanta.

Then Blank spoke to Kraft, Blank’s closest friend among NFL owners, according to ESPN.

The two spoke at least twice, and Kraft told the Falcons owner “you’ll never have a warm conversation with” Belichick, the report said.

“[Kraft] found Bill to be extremely difficult and obstinate and kind of stubborn and, in the end, not worthy of his trust,” a source close to Kraft told ESPN. “And also very, very, very arrogant.”

The same source told the outlet that Kraft and his son Jonathan, the Patriots president, felt “betrayed” by Belichick.

ESPN previously reported in January that tensions between Belichick and Kraft grew to the point that the coach waited so long to bench a struggling Mac Jones this past season as “a f–k you to Kraft.”

The Patriots finished the 2023 season 4-13, Belichick’s worst during his 24 seasons with New England, and missed the playoffs for the third time in four years since Tom Brady left.

“I don’t think they’d try to hurt Belichick,” the source close to Kraft said of Robert and Jonathan. “But I don’t think they’d try to help him either. They weren’t going to try to sink him. He was finished as an effective head coach. Just look at his last four years in New England. A disaster … If you’re Arthur Blank, why do you want the headaches?”

Patriots spokesperson Stacey James disputed ESPN’s reporting on Kraft’s communications with Blank.

“Robert steadfastly denies saying anything negative to Arthur Blank about Bill Belichick after Robert and Bill mutually agreed to part ways,” James told ESPN. “In fact, Robert advocated for Bill to get the job.”

One source close to Belichick suggested to ESPN that Kraft may be motivated to keep Belichick out of the league after seeing Brady win a ring with the Buccaneers.

“If Bill goes on to have success and Tom already had success, then who does [Kraft] have to blame?” the source said to ESPN.

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