Steph - Answering Your Deflategate Legal Questions

eom · Aug 9, 2015

https://twitter.com/StephStradley/status/630247905551450112

TheBeers · Aug 12, 2015

I told some friends a couple of weeks ago I'd like to see Goodell do the Cersei walk of shame... I hadn't thought of this though. Can somebody please make this happen?

Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 6h6 hours ago

Ok. Nobody create a gif of Roger Goodell's head on the Cersei shame walk. That would be very bad. Don't do it. Srsly. #shame #boo

eom · Aug 12, 2015

Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 33m33 minutes ago

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eom · Aug 14, 2015

https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/status/632327281206099968

jmt57 · Aug 14, 2015

Mack Herron said:
The difference is that you and I are merely fans. As soon as we were presented with the facts, we recognized what sort of snake Goodell is. Kraft helped select and hire the man and--most importantly--after irregularities were presented in numerous NFL actions, continued to defend him publicly. This is not a single "mistake." This is a series of considered, calculated, unprincipled decisions. Goodell is a moron, but the people who brought him into power and continue to help him maintain that power bear significant responsibility for the consequences. Goodell should be dismissed for his flagrant abuses and the owners should be acting post haste to do so. Kraft should be at the front of that parade.

Apologies in advance for replying to a relatively minor point in your post, but I feel a need to address this point. It is one that has been repeated thousands of times nationally, to the point where it is accepted as fact; that and it's cousin, that Kraft and Goodell are buddies. (If that was the case cameragate and psigate would certainly have never been such big deals.)

However, the reality is that Kraft and Buffalo owner Ralph Wilson were among a minority of owners who were staunchly opposed to the selection of Roger Goodell as commissioner of the National Football League. (Whether this has anything to do with Goodell's actions towards the Patriots over the years - I'll leave that idea to conspiracy theorists.) Kraft wanted Robert Reynolds, who was the Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman of Fidelity Investments to succeed Paul Tagliabue. Kraft only relented once it became very apparent that he was never going to get enough backing to get Reynolds the appointment.

Sorry for the thread hijack.... carry on.

Mack Herron · Aug 14, 2015

jmt57 said:
Apologies in advance for replying to a relatively minor point in your post, but I feel a need to address this point. It is one that has been repeated thousands of times nationally, to the point where it is accepted as fact; that and it's cousin, that Kraft and Goodell are buddies. (If that was the case cameragate and psigate would certainly have never been such big deals.)

However, the reality is that Kraft and Buffalo owner Ralph Wilson were among a minority of owners who were staunchly opposed to the selection of Roger Goodell as commissioner of the National Football League. (Whether this has anything to do with Goodell's actions towards the Patriots over the years - I'll leave that idea to conspiracy theorists.) Kraft wanted Robert Reynolds, who was the Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman of Fidelity Investments to succeed Paul Tagliabue. Kraft only relented once it became very apparent that he was never going to get enough backing to get Reynolds the appointment.

Sorry for the thread hijack.... carry on.

Thanks for that interesting tidbit. Perhaps it was not quite so clear.

Kraft originally recommended Robert Reynolds for the position, but threw his support behind Goodell after those early “kiss of death” warnings, and thus became a key figure in Goodell’s ascendancy.

http://thebiglead.com/2015/05/12/ca...pport-the-relationship-looks-like-it-is-over/

Even more bizarre that Kraft did not want Goodell, endured the entire Spygate debacle, then came out in public support of Goodell after Goodell lied about seeing the Rice video and the other disasters. And then of course when he should have had his fingers around Goodell's neck came the Grand Capitulation. The fact that he didn't want to hire Goodell makes it even more bizarre that he jumped to the front of the line to support him. Kessler's words today make it very clear to the owners what they have wrought. Will be fun next January in SF with Roger honoring Tom. Every day that Goodell remains in power is another day the NFL is dragged deeper into shame and corruption.

eom · Aug 14, 2015

jmt57 said:
Apologies in advance for replying to a relatively minor point in your post, but I feel a need to address this point. It is one that has been repeated thousands of times nationally, to the point where it is accepted as fact; that and it's cousin, that Kraft and Goodell are buddies. (If that was the case cameragate and psigate would certainly have never been such big deals.)

However, the reality is that Kraft and Buffalo owner Ralph Wilson were among a minority of owners who were staunchly opposed to the selection of Roger Goodell as commissioner of the National Football League. (Whether this has anything to do with Goodell's actions towards the Patriots over the years - I'll leave that idea to conspiracy theorists.) Kraft wanted Robert Reynolds, who was the Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman of Fidelity Investments to succeed Paul Tagliabue. Kraft only relented once it became very apparent that he was never going to get enough backing to get Reynolds the appointment.

Sorry for the thread hijack.... carry on.

didn't know this -- thank you for the truth

eom · Aug 14, 2015

Speculation is the committee didn't want to divide loyalties within the efficient league structure, which would be threatened with upheaval if anyone other than Goodell were elected. - See more at: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/...eneral-manager-jim-finks#sthash.BcTKyMYu.dpuf

I would imagine most of kraft's acquiescence to simply playing ball as a team guy, and trying to maintain unity.
he's being a politician.

SVN · Aug 14, 2015

Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 41m41 minutes ago
The NFLPA gets VERY REAL from the start. Dissecting w/specificity how other side isn't just wrong but doing badness.

Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 29m29 minutes ago
When 1 lawyer accurately shows judge why other lawyer misrepresents law & facts, that's kinda a big deal thing.

David Singleton ‏@SingletonPreds 10m10 minutes ago
@StephStradley NFL has deference on its side. Just how much leeway does that provide against such seemingly strong arguments by Kessler?
Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 5m5 minutes ago
.@SingletonPreds I think NFLPA has the better side of argument on both law and facts. Judge knows settlement best outcome for both sides tho

TheBostonStraggler · Aug 15, 2015

SVN said:
Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 41m41 minutes ago
The NFLPA gets VERY REAL from the start. Dissecting w/specificity how other side isn't just wrong but doing badness.

Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 29m29 minutes ago
When 1 lawyer accurately shows judge why other lawyer misrepresents law & facts, that's kinda a big deal thing.

David Singleton ‏@SingletonPreds 10m10 minutes ago
@StephStradley NFL has deference on its side. Just how much leeway does that provide against such seemingly strong arguments by Kessler?
Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 5m5 minutes ago
.@SingletonPreds I think NFLPA has the better side of argument on both law and facts. Judge knows settlement best outcome for both sides tho

I don't get this belief by the judge. Brady taking a suspension of even 1 game equals a cementing of his guilt, a de facto lie under oath, and unrepairable harm to his brand. THAT is the best outcome for Brady than a protracted legal fight that allows him to get his case of innocence out to all as well as a fully plausible argument of innocence for all time?
Based on the questions the Judge directed at the NFL and how it CLEARLY showed the Judge thinks this is a weak case of Brady's guilt, how can he believe it is better for Brady to accept guilt and punishment even with a protracted legal fight?? Unless the Judge is saying that with the belief the NFL should accept a no suspension punishment, the Judge is wrong.

Hoodie · Aug 15, 2015

TheBostonStraggler said:
I don't get this belief by the judge. Brady taking a suspension of even 1 game equals a cementing of his guilt, a de facto lie under oath, and unrepairable harm to his brand. THAT is the best outcome for Brady than a protracted legal fight that allows him to get his case of innocence out to all as well as a fully plausible argument of innocence for all time?
Based on the questions the Judge directed at the NFL and how it CLEARLY showed the Judge thinks this is a weak case of Brady's guilt, how can he believe it is better for Brady to accept guilt and punishment even with a protracted legal fight?? Unless the Judge is saying that with the belief the NFL should accept a no suspension punishment, the Judge is wrong.

The Judge doesn't care about Brady's brand, or if he gets a game suspension or if it cements his guilt. He's trying to get this problem out of the courts. after tonight it doesn't look like he's going to get his wish.

BradyFTW! · Aug 15, 2015

Hoodie said:
The Judge doesn't care about Brady's brand, or if he gets a game suspension or if it cements his guilt. He's trying to get this problem out of the courts. after tonight it doesn't look like he's going to get his wish.

And the sooner he acknowledges that, the better. I'm betting he already realizes this (he's a smart guy), but a settlement isn't going to happen no matter how hard he pushes for it. Both sides would rather lose than settle. Now it's time to move forward accordingly.

TommyD4207 · Aug 15, 2015

TheBostonStraggler said:
I don't get this belief by the judge. Brady taking a suspension of even 1 game equals a cementing of his guilt, a de facto lie under oath, and unrepairable harm to his brand. THAT is the best outcome for Brady than a protracted legal fight that allows him to get his case of innocence out to all as well as a fully plausible argument of innocence for all time?
Based on the questions the Judge directed at the NFL and how it CLEARLY showed the Judge thinks this is a weak case of Brady's guilt, how can he believe it is better for Brady to accept guilt and punishment even with a protracted legal fight?? Unless the Judge is saying that with the belief the NFL should accept a no suspension punishment, the Judge is wrong.

Because a settlement would resolve things now, not settling means more appeals and/or more arbitration comes into play.

Every judge in this job wants the two parties to settle, always.

Deus Irae · Aug 15, 2015

Have to hand it to @StephStradley .. nailed it on #BountyGate too, the NFLs slippery slope into FIFA-land http://www.stradleylaw.com/saints-bountygate-litigation-the-death-reason/…

https://twitter.com/rossoAnto/status/632593719997394944

Deus Irae · Aug 15, 2015

Relatedly: the NFL assumes you're dumb. RT @NFLonFOX NFLPA: Goodell's ruling on Brady appeal was 'a smear campaign’ - http://foxs.pt/1NiGfNg

https://twitter.com/StephStradley/status/632615510547410944

SVN · Aug 16, 2015

Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 18m18 minutes ago
Owner claim of *secret* unrevealed evidence = no actual evidence. So cowardly MT @BostonGlobe: http://bos.gl/kjO0lV3

IS this owner serious ?

BronxPatsFan80 · Aug 16, 2015

SVN said:
Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 18m18 minutes ago
Owner claim of *secret* unrevealed evidence = no actual evidence. So cowardly MT @BostonGlobe: http://bos.gl/kjO0lV3

IS this owner serious ?

The owner is obviously completely bias and full of crap. If the NFL had any evidence against Brady and the Pats, they would have released it long ago.

XLIX · Aug 16, 2015

SVN said:
Stephanie Stradley ‏@StephStradley 18m18 minutes ago
Owner claim of *secret* unrevealed evidence = no actual evidence. So cowardly MT @BostonGlobe: http://bos.gl/kjO0lV3

IS this owner serious ?

I don't buy it for a single second. If there was some sort of smoking gun evidence out there, the NFL would have released it in their obsessive desire to make Brady and the Patriots look bad.

The league has been caught telling one lie after another. If they really had something, they would have used it.

Ice_Ice_Brady · Aug 16, 2015

The NFL obviously has much more evidence on Brady but are holding back so not to damage his reputation. They are just waiting until release of that information makes sense for them. It definitely wouldn't have helped last week when a federal judge urinated all over their case for lack of evidence.

TommyD4207 · Aug 16, 2015

BronxPatsFan80 said:
The owner is obviously completely bias and full of crap. If the NFL had any evidence against Brady and the Pats, they would have released it long ago.

Is the owner's name Michael Felger?

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