Reactions To Kraft 's Presser Dropping the Fight.

Hmm. Someone may want to archive http://wellsreportcontext.com/ before it goes offline. For that matter, it may be telling to see how long it remains up since Kraft doesn't want to prolong the debate. If it stays up for a while it's probably a sign that the team still thinks the report it wrong, but didn't see viable legal means to strike back. (Obviously, something we disagree with...)

Edit: Also will be interesting to watch the long-term careers of people connected to this. Will Wells be hired the next time the league has a mess to clean up? Are Kensil & Co. going to continue to be given high level duties? There was no way Goodell could back out here and now given how PR focused he is, but if some of those people involved start getting golden parachutes once the heat dies down a bit it will be a tacit admission that the office screwed up. It just won't be anything we can feel good about or even really know for sure was connected.

Ross12 said:

It really went that bad huh? Been a busy day at work, I missed everything.

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Ivan said:

Preparing for suicide is a little extreme, even for you.

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Sounds like naptime to me.

If there is a deal and the ban overturned I want Brady to sue for defamation of his character and make it a personal one against Goddell and not the NFL. Brady has apparently in a vote lost 20% of his fans over this.

BradyFTW! said:

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I just wanted to say, I like your sig.
And I like Big Bucks' avatar.

I felt better after the 2007 superbowl

BradyFTW! said:

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Lmao. I love that show.

Greg A. Bedard ‏@GregABedard 4h4 hours ago
Was told by a high-ranking NFL source that Kraft's decision to stand down does not include a deal on Brady. Surprising to me.

Peter King ‏@SI_PeterKing
Kraft2: Takes a big man to swallow anger, give in for common good. Also takes a man who knows he wouldn’t have won+wants lower Brady ban.



I just pray and hope that brady doesnt accept a 1 game suspension carrot from goodell.

Sciz said:

Can somebody explain this to me? I see so much anger, but I can't actually figure out why people are so angry. Is it because Kraft didn't appeal? Because he isn't suing the hell out of the NFL? Just because of the words he used today to explain everything?

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I think it's the timing of the tighty whitey flag that he showed Goodell etc.

I'm sure he'll be supporting a significant pay raise for the commissioner too.

Sciz said:

Can somebody explain this to me? I see so much anger, but I can't actually figure out why people are so angry. Is it because Kraft didn't appeal? Because he isn't suing the hell out of the NFL? Just because of the words he used today to explain everything?

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All of the above and more.

And with that, the New England Patriots become the Foxboro Turncoats. Can't believe I spent hundreds of dollars and countless hours on the greatest cheaters of all time. Unless something dramatic happens to change the day's proceedings, I am done with the NFL and the Patriots. Good Riddance!

This has absolutely disgusted me. I just have no words. Kraft has pissed me off so much I'm not even sure I can stand watching the team even if or when Brady comes back. I mean what's the point when entire legacies are ruined in an instant like this. Hard work going unappreciated. I hope Brady leaves the team. He doesn't deserve being stabbed in the back like this at all.

This team is dead to me now. Kraft can go to hell

SVN said:

Greg A. Bedard ‏@GregABedard 4h4 hours ago
Was told by a high-ranking NFL source that Kraft's decision to stand down does not include a deal on Brady. Surprising to me.

Peter King ‏@SI_PeterKing
Kraft2: Takes a big man to swallow anger, give in for common good. Also takes a man who knows he wouldn’t have won+wants lower Brady ban.



I just pray and hope that brady doesnt accept a 1 game suspension carrot from goodell.

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lol the common good. This isn't some sacrifice for the good of humanity, this is a game. The common good is for your team and your fans and Kraft spit in all our faces.

VectorPrime said:

lol the common good. This isn't some sacrifice for the good of humanity, this is a game. The common good is for your team and your fans and Kraft spit in all our faces.

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Common good of the association of 32.

I won't be going to games. I hadn't yet ordered 3 Games to Glory 4. I was going to be ordering a new Jersey, but won't be doing that.

Clonamery said:

I think it's the timing of the tighty whitey flag that he showed Goodell etc.

I'm sure he'll be supporting a significant pay raise for the commissioner too.

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Well that;'s the kick in the ball sack, after the other kick in the ball sack. Rollover Bob strengthened Goodell's position today. He's stronger than he was just 24 hours ago, thanks to good old Bob.

Bruins29 said:

Whatever. Like Halifax said, you can still watch the team and not respect the owner. IF someone wanted to stop watching I wouldnt blame them. The whole league is a joke and the media makes it 100xs worse.

Look at the Bruins for years. Die hard fan base under Jeremy Jacobs when he was hated. And they never won a championship when that was going on.

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And it changed after they traded Bourque and with other failures.. The fans stopped going.

PatsWickedPissah said:

I rooted for the team when that awful Kiam owned it. But Kraft miraculously has left a worse taste in my mouth. Why? Because Kiam's actions simply crapped all over himself. Kraft's unforced capitulation has crapped over the legacy of the team, the fans, and most importantly BB and Tom Brady.

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I hear ya...I don't blame yout at all. The more I think about it, the more it bothers me for different reasons.

Chargers appealed their fine regarding the sticky towel.
And won.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ultimately-prevailed-in-appeal-of-towel-fine/

Good job Mr Kraft. Didn't even appeal.