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[BobTheFork]

Please let this go to court. The only thing better then Brady actually taking the suspension he was given would be the shield losing in court and looking incompetent, again.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Please let this go to court. The only thing better then Brady actually taking the suspension he was given would be the shield losing in court and looking incompetent, again.

There is zero percent chance of this going to trial.

 

[Kinsella]

Pats fans can't even go to work without cheating. Smh

I imagine Seattle fans attempt to go to work but stop a foot from the front door and shit their pants.

Is it football season yet? I hate this deadzone of baseball and golf.

There is zero percent chance of this going to trial.

If the 4 games get upheld, I'm guessing there's a 100 percent chance of Brady's lawyers taking this to court.

 

[Archaix]

There is zero percent chance of this going to trial.

ESPN really wants to cover a trial though, so they're pushing the idea hard. On the drive to work this morning I heard no fewer than three different people suggest on ESPN Radio that unless Tom Brady is absolved of all guilt with the punishment being completely taken away, he'll pursue a lawsuit.

 

[Apeopleman]

Someone I know works in the building where Brady has to visit today.

Look at the press waiting for him outside!

 

[LyleLanley]

There is zero percent chance of this going to trial.

I was under the impression that the NFLPA actually wants this to go to court because they see it as a chance to question Goodells authority.

Is Brady just a pawn in NFLPA battle with Goodell? - CSNNE

 

[chadskin]

RapSheet: Interesting to note: The @NFLPA called Robert Kraft to testify over the phone. He could not. So he offered a written statement of support.

Uh-oh.

 

[Anton Sugar]

Uh-oh.

lol

"Good luck, Tommy!"

 

[Kinsella]

Uh-oh.

Suddenly that theory about Kraft eating his fine in exchange for Tom getting pardoned doesn't look so good.

 

[friskykillface]

Lol Kraft said fuck that

Brady ready to go to the 49ers in the future

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

In an ideal world, Pats would throw Brady under the bus, and he'd leave the team to go play for the Jaguars.

 

[Skellig Gra]

Uh-oh.

Well Kraft testified in person for Aaron Hernandez. That didn't work so well. Granted its completely different circumstances.

 

[Quotient]

Uh-oh.

Robert Kraft is overseas. Probably why he wasn't available for a phone call and instead provided a letter.

 

[TheLostBigBoss]

Well Kraft testified in person for Aaron Hernandez. That didn't work so well. Granted its completely different circumstances.

Work well?

He was used for the prosecution, against Hernandez.

 

[MacAttack]

RapSheet: Interesting to note: The @NFLPA called Robert Kraft to testify over the phone. He could not. So he offered a written statement of support.

Uh-oh.

Robert Kraft is overseas. Probably why he wasn't available for a phone call and instead provided a letter.

Don't try explain this away with facts and reason. Unsubstantiated innuendo has served this topic very well up until now.

 

[Crisco]

We already know Kraft and the Patriots have no interest in taking this to court. If Brady does so, he's on his own. A few deflated footballs pales to what subpoena power could uncover from that filthy organization.

 

[KHarvey16]

We already know Kraft and the Patriots have no interest in taking this to court. If Brady does so, he's on his own. A few deflated footballs pales to what subpoena power could uncover from that filthy organization.

That doesn't make much sense.

Also the players association has a pretty straight forward case against them given precedent. If the commissioner is smart the penalty will be vacated.

 

[Seanspeed]

Y'all see how Tom came back against the Bengals week 5?

It's gonna be like 10x that this time. They're gonna need a new Superbowl, where it's just Tom Brady vs the fucking universe. And it'll be a good game.

 

[Quotient]

The decision from Brady' appeal won't be coming until late july.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/6/25/8845177/tom-brady-appeal-deflategate-suspension-hearing

I'm really curious why it would take that long?

 

[Bsigg12]

The decision from Brady' appeal won't be coming until late july.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/6/25/8845177/tom-brady-appeal-deflategate-suspension-hearing

I'm really curious why it would take that long?

I would guess new evidence but it's the NFL so it could be because Goodell has his 45th vacation of the year coming up.

 

[entremet]

I would guess new evidence but it's the NFL so it could be because Goodell has his 45th vacation of the year coming up.

Probably to let the story cool down a bit.

The NFL loves doing this shit.

 

[DrForester]

Probably to let the story cool down a bit.

The NFL loves doing this shit.

Nah, it'll be a huge story for a week or so when it's announced, and being so close to pre-season might even give it longer legs. It would be best to get the ruling over with sooner if they want it out of the public eye.

 

[spyder_ur]

There is some buzz in the local (Boston) media that the decision may very well come today. I think the NFLPA's leak that they plan to take any suspension to court is a hint that it might be imminent too.

 

[Stinkles]

I hope he sues so they can subpoena his phone stuff (all of it), but I'm guessing that's one reason he won't.

 

[Quotient]

I hope he sues so they can subpoena his phone stuff (all of it), but I'm guessing that's one reason he won't.

According to the NFLPA and sources close to Brady (and his lawyers), if the commissioner doesn't completely vacate the suspension, Brady will take it to federal court.

 

[UberTag]

According to the NFLPA and sources close to Brady (and his lawyers), if the commissioner doesn't completely vacate the suspension, Brady will take it to federal court.

Expecting the whole thing to be overturned then.
Brady will make Goodell his bitch... and every player will play hardball with the NFL going forward.
More cheating for the Patriots will soon follow as they will continue to remain unbeaten at home in meaningful games for the indefinite future.

Dolphins, Jets and Bills fans can kiss their playoff dreams goodbye as Brady will continue to play until he's 50.
(Or until the designated "tank" season when the Pats will cheat to throw games when Brady's chosen successor emerges from the college system... see Exhibit A, Andrew Luck.)

Spoiler

Yes, this post is intentionally ridiculous.

 

[Skellig Gra]

According to the NFLPA and sources close to Brady (and his lawyers), if the commissioner doesn't completely vacate the suspension, Brady will take it to federal court.

Seems kind of silly if they agree to reduce the suspension. If its 2 games is it really worth the effort?

 

[Velcro Fly]

if they reduced Greg Hardy from 10 to 4 they should reduce Brady from 4 to 0 and buy him a new Corvette for even bothering him with this shit.

 

[KHarvey16]

NFL would be pretty dumb not to vacate.

 

[Skellig Gra]

NFL would be pretty dumb not to vacate.

So you've seen everything presented at the hearings?

 

[Kinsella]

So you've seen everything presented at the hearings?

The offense isn't one that carries with it a suspension. If Goodell upholds the suspension it's purely because he thinks Brady/Pats lied to him or willfully hid the truth. Not sure how a judge could overturn that since even Kraft backed down and Brady admitted to not turning over his phone during the main investigation. I don't see how Brady takes this to court.

 

[KHarvey16]

So you've seen everything presented at the hearings?

I read the Wells Report and the response from the players association. The report itself is an embarrassment and the players group has a very straight forward suit on their hands that the NFL would be foolish to invite.

 

[Quotient]

Seems kind of silly if they agree to reduce the suspension. If its 2 games is it really worth the effort?

It might be a matter of principle. Accepting any suspension would be accepting the outcomes of the Wells report that he cheated.

I don't understand the reason for reducing the suspension, either you uphold it or vacate it (due to new evidence).

 

[Skellig Gra]

It might be a matter of principle. Accepting any suspension would be accepting the outcomes of the Wells report that he cheated.

I don't understand the reason for reducing the suspension, either you uphold it or vacate it (due to new evidence).

Maybe, it's also throwing away money for other union members that need it much more just to potentially satiate one guys ego.

 

[KHarvey16]

Maybe, it's also throwing away money for other union members that need it much more just to potentially satiate one guys ego.

You should read the response from the player's union. More is at stake.

 

[chadskin]

SportsCenter: DEVELOPING: @stephenasmith is hearing that Roger Goodell likely will uphold Tom Brady's suspension. http://t.co/hxvqA2WCT9

https://twitter.com/sportscenter/status/626045867280236544

GOOOOOOOD.

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

Goodell would rather drag this to court instead of taking the L and risking his legitimacy.

Just fire this clown, please.

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

Thank Christ it'll be upheld.

 

[DrForester]

How the fuck does Goodell justify lowering a wife beaters suspension from 10 to 4 games while keeping Brady 4 game suspension for "maybe possibly knowing something but we're not sure."

 

[OnPoint]

They should extend it for all the trouble.

But really, glad it's being upheld if that's the case.

 

[Mudcrab]

https://twitter.com/sportscenter/status/626045867280236544

GOOOOOOOD.

 

[TheLostBigBoss]

https://twitter.com/sportscenter/status/626045867280236544

GOOOOOOOD.

Here is what's going to happen.

Commish can't go easy on Tom, needs to establish power.

Commish knows that Brady will go to court even if he has one game suspension.

Brady will appeal in Federal Court.

Federal Court will throw out the suspension based on many circumstances as well as precedent not being set and possible faulty evidence.

Brady gets off, Commish establishes power and goes, "not my fault, I upheld the suspension, don't be mad at me owners!"

Brady is going to play all season while this is in court, you can play while the case is being heard.

 

[Skellig Gra]

Here is what's going to happen.

Commish can't go easy on Tom, needs to establish power.

Commish knows that Brady will go to court even if he has one game suspension.

Brady will appeal in Federal Court.

Federal Court will throw out the suspension based on many circumstances as well as precedent not being set and possible faulty evidence.

Brady gets off, Commish establishes power and goes, "not my fault, I upheld the suspension, don't be mad at me owners!"

Brady is going to play all season while this is in court, you can play while the case is being heard.

If it goes to Federal court then everything will come out. That could be either really good or really bad for Brady. Only time will tell.

 

[Gigglepoo]

I can't imagine that going to federal court will be good for the NFL. The more scrutiny put on the league and its process, the worse Goodell comes off.

 

[Pop]

https://twitter.com/sportscenter/status/626045867280236544

GOOOOOOOD.

Stephen A also mentioned he's hearing Brady destroyed his phone.

 

[bodyofanamerican]

https://twitter.com/sportscenter/status/626045867280236544

GOOOOOOOD.

Stephen A. is an NFL insider with solid sources? When did this happen?

 

[dave is ok]

There is zero percent chance of this going to trial.

What percent chance would you like to update that to now?

 

[WordsintheWater]

How the fuck does Goodell justify lowering a wife beaters suspension from 10 to 4 games while keeping Brady 4 game suspension for "maybe possibly knowing something but we're not sure."

Probably because Hardy missed all of last season

 

[EASTC0AST_GH05T]

If it goes to Federal court then everything will come out. That could be either really good or really bad for goodell and the NFL, Only time will tell.

fixed it for you.

 

[Quotient]

Stephen A also mentioned he's hearing Brady destroyed his phone.

Is this the same source that told Mortensen that 11 of 12 patriots footballs were 2 pounds under?