One of the biggest stories of the Patriots' offseason has been whether cornerback Christian Gonzalez would start a holdout, as he is eligible for his first contract extension ahead of the 2026 season. That prompted many to believe that an extension was imminent, given the assumption that money is always the holdup in getting a deal done. You know, I keep that with the team and my team and go on about that." In this case, Kraft might have inadvertently pressured Gonzalez into signing the contract instead of Eliot Wolf. It essentially puts a lot of pressure on the cornerback now, and that's not something Gonzalez is interested in despite Kraft's likely good motives.