This is what we all expected from the outset, but seeing it in print really hurt. This MAY be a correct decision according the "law" or precedent, but as we know the "law" is not always just.
As far as Brady goes: I hope he takes it to the SCOTUS - remember he doesn't need the court to take the case or even win 5-3. ALL he needs is to convince Judge Ginsburg to give him a stay. That act alone would likely cover him for the entire 2016 season.
But now I think what would be best for Brady would be to take the first 4 weeks of the season, and sit down with is lawyers and start to prepare for the defamation suit that would ultimately blow the lid off that corrupt and toxic cabal at 354 Park Ave. The only reason for Tom NOT to do that is the invasion of his privacy that would come along with such a suit. It isn't about the money. He could fund Best Buddies for a few centuries with the money he'd win on this case. As many have said, this is a good man and a great player who has been badly used by a group of very BAD people.
As far as the Patriots go: This is a very good football team even without Tom Brady. Lets not forget that the Broncos won a superbowl with a horrible QB last season. There is no reason they can't win at least 2 games during that suspension, and IF they do, they can create a scenario that will make this entire affair blow up in the faces of Goodell and his cabal.
With just a decent showing in the first 4 games, Garrapalo becomes a valued asset for the Pats to deal away to a QB hungry league and get back that first round pick and perhaps more. That is not counting the Pats will get back a VERY hungry Tom Brady WITHOUT the wear and tear of the first 4 games. By then the OL will have solidified, the receivers will have settled in, and Bennett will have become familiar with the offense.
This is going to be a good offense regardless of the QB, and the defense is potentially good enough to carry the team for a few games or at least be good enough to make sure the Pats are "in" every game they play in the first quarter of the season . When he DOES come back it will be a GREAT offense.