New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed optimism that Pro Bowl guard Logan Mankins could be retained despite Mankins' recent statements that he doesn't expect to be back and that he doesn't want to be franchised. “Well, Logan Mankins is one of the best players on the team, and I think there’s been a little misunderstanding about some things that have been written," Kraft said. "I hope he’s with us for a long term and we’re going to try to do whatever we have to do to make sure that happens.†Source: National Football Post
