It appears Ben Volin is skeptical too:
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk confirmed that a story is coming from ESPN on a rift inside the Patriots organization.
"PFT has confirmed, as reported by Bruce Allen of Boston Sports Media Watch, that ESPN will publish a new story about the Patriots on Friday," Florio wrote. "The focal point reportedly will be the relationship between quarterback Tom Brady, coach Bill Belichick, and owner Robert Kraft and, specifically, the existence of a rift among the three central figures in the 16-year run of unparalleled NFL success.