Patriots legendary kicker ‘cleared the air’ about his departure from team

Patriots legendary kicker ‘cleared the air’ about his departure from team

Adam Vinatieri was an integral part of the beginning of the New England Patriots’ dynasty when he kicked the game-winning field goal in the AFC Championship Game en route to a Super Bowl XXXVI victory.

How Robert Kraft, Patriots Legend 'Cleared The Air' After Shaky Breakup

If Adam Vinatieri had it his way, he would have been a Patriot for life. Vinatieri, who broke into the NFL as an undrafted free agent with New England in 1996, had already helped the franchise win its first three Super Bowls when he hit free agency after the 2005 season. The Patriots and the legendary kicker failed to work out a new contract and he ultimately signed with the Indianapolis Colts, arguably New England’s fiercest rival of the 2000s.…