Kraft's response

Big-T · May 11, 2015

Isn't Kraft buddies with John Kerry and a number of other political types?

With this + the use of past tense, hopefully Kraft is going to go nuclear.

lurker1965 · May 11, 2015

karguy85 said:
"it was our intention to accept any discipline levied by the league." Bolded and italicized the only important part of the statement.

Bingo! karguy85 has BINGO!

FrodoBagginz · May 11, 2015

My guess is he was expecting a fine for Brady and possibly a suspension. He's most likely shocked just like the rest of us at the clear over-punishment.

This statement might not be huge but it is better than anything I expected.

DW Toys · May 11, 2015

sb1 said:
Statement from Robert Kraft
Statement from Robert Kraft: “Despite our conviction that there was no tampering with footballs, it was our intention to accept any discipline levied by the league. Today’s punishment, however, far exceeded any reasonable expectation. It was based completely on circumstantial rather than hard or conclusive evidence.

“We are humbled by the support the New England Patriots have received from our fans throughout the world. We recognize our fans’ concerns regarding the NFL’s penalties and share in their disappointment in how this one-sided investigation was handled, as well as the dismissal of the scientific evidence supported by the Ideal Gas Law in the final report.

“Tom Brady has our unconditional support. Our belief in him has not wavered.”

Put though money where though mouth is, or sit down to tinkle!
DW Toys

Ranxroc · May 11, 2015

Yes, that's nice Kraft, however what are you going to do about it?

Wrath Mania · May 11, 2015

Colorado said:
If that's your conviction, if you believe Brady, you don't suspend the ball boys.

When did they suspend the ballboys lol you keep dropping this nonsense

reflexblue · May 11, 2015

TBR said:
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According to Robert Kraft, the #Patriots won't just accept their punishment as he once stated. Strong Words.
2015-05-11, 8:51 PM

Well i hope thats true, otherwise it sounds to me like hes just trying to placate the masses.

Wilfork#75 · May 11, 2015

While I would have liked him to be more forceful and combative in his statement, at least it gives us some hope that he will fight.

Archeryaddict12 · May 11, 2015

Until he does something nothin will come about. Let's just hope Tom doesn't miss any games and is somehow now have to be proven innocent instead of guilty

jefmblrd · May 11, 2015

The use of the past tense certainly feels like a shot across Goodell's bow; I'm hoping that this is just a prelude of things to come and that Kraft is going to fight this thing.

sb1 · May 11, 2015

Did the Patriots suspend M&J? I thought the league did.

NE_Zealot · May 11, 2015

Actions speak louder Bobby. I think the CBA gives you little-to-none in the way of options. Give Tom your best lawyers lol.

Ring 6 · May 11, 2015

That was an OK start to a statement, but there better be more.
Whining that it was unfair is weak, turning that into, I don't care what the rules say, I will not accept this, is where it needs to go.

juny · May 11, 2015

lets see the appeal or lawsuit next. but this is a good start

Ring 6 · May 11, 2015

NE_Zealot said:
Actions speak louder Bobby. I think the CBA gives you little-to-none in the way of options. Give Tom your best lawyers lol.

He can sue. Al Davis did.

RobertWeathers · May 11, 2015

sb1 said:
Statement from Robert Kraft
Statement from Robert Kraft: “Despite our conviction that there was no tampering with footballs, it was our intention to accept any discipline levied by the league. Today’s punishment, however, far exceeded any reasonable expectation. It was based completely on circumstantial rather than hard or conclusive evidence.

“We are humbled by the support the New England Patriots have received from our fans throughout the world. We recognize our fans’ concerns regarding the NFL’s penalties and share in their disappointment in how this one-sided investigation was handled, as well as the dismissal of the scientific evidence supported by the Ideal Gas Law in the final report.

“Tom Brady has our unconditional support. Our belief in him has not wavered.”

All hes doing is biding time and weighing his options.

Clearly Goody informed him what the penalty was. Not sure what he said but IMO his language leaves him open to a course-correction pending on what his team advises that his options may consist of. Part of it is placation I'm sure but I do think hes ripped **** over the sanctions.

Wrath Mania · May 11, 2015

sb1 said:
Did the Patriots suspend M&J? I thought the league did.

The league did. Colorado has no clue what he's talking about.

MuscleCarLover · May 11, 2015

“Despite our conviction that there was no tampering with footballs, it was our intention to accept any discipline levied by the league. Today’s punishment, however, far exceeded any reasonable expectation. It was based completely on circumstantial rather than hard or conclusive evidence.

“We are humbled by the support the New England Patriots have received from our fans throughout the world. We recognize our fans’ concerns regarding the NFL’s penalties and share in their disappointment in how this one-sided investigation was handled, as well as the dismissal of the scientific evidence supported by the Ideal Gas Law in the final report.

“Tom Brady has our unconditional support. Our belief in him has not wavered.”

I actually find this strongly worded from a legal standpoint. It's about to go nuclear IMO.

Big-T · May 11, 2015

NE_Zealot said:
Actions speak louder Bobby. I think the CBA gives you little-to-none in the way of options. Give Tom your best lawyers lol.

But does the CBA stop an owner getting his political buddies involved? I highly doubt it and they can intervene in a way lawyers can't.

Joey007 · May 11, 2015

Weak, but could be much worse. Still leaves the door open for more to come.

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