NFL, Brady file consent motion to expedite appeal briefing and argument schedule

robertweathers said:

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This is real non-story. Nothing is happening here. However that being said, I'm one who believes that court is a great place for this case to be. The NFL has made SUCH a mess of this case that every step they take in court just opens them up to even more ridicule. They are wrong on the merits of the case. They are wrong on the legal parts of the case and they are wrong on the technical aspects of the case.

The faster this case winds to the end the better it is for Brady. If that is in 2016 so be it, but if it were next week, the only negative aspect of it would be any distraction it would be to Brady's preparation. IIRC in an appeal the parties no longer are part of the procedures anyway.

It's lawyers and the judge from now on....

So, in 2016, Brady will win Superbowl #5; 2nd Circuit will affirm the decision and USSC will deny cert.; Goodell will be fired; ESPN will declare bankruptcy.

If all this happens, will Brady officially be eligible for sainthood?

http://www.complex.com/sports/2015/...t-about-tom-brady-possibly-serving-suspension

Darrelle Revis Favorited the Tweet for Our Post About Tom Brady Possibly Serving a Suspension

shmessy said:

http://www.complex.com/sports/2015/...t-about-tom-brady-possibly-serving-suspension

Darrelle Revis Favorited the Tweet for Our Post About Tom Brady Possibly Serving a Suspension

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People often do that just to record them to read the attached links later.

I get lots of favorites on my tweets, but many of them are clearly of the kind I just described.

shmessy said:

http://www.complex.com/sports/2015/...t-about-tom-brady-possibly-serving-suspension

Darrelle Revis Favorited the Tweet for Our Post About Tom Brady Possibly Serving a Suspension

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There isn't a defensive back playing for the the 31 NFL teams not named the NE Patriots who isn't hoping Tom Brady will eventually serve that 4 game suspension. And REALLY guys, do you blame them.

Fencer said:

People often do that just to record them to read the attached links later.

I get lots of favorites on my tweets, but many of them are clearly of the kind I just described.

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Fencer, there is a history of Revis making Deflategate comments the past few months.

MitchKumstein said:

I was talking to my neighbor (a circuit judge) this morning about this, he's read all the released legal documents from this case and is convinced that Berman's language in his filing pretty much makes the ruling appeal-proof

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Berman mentioned "independent investigation" exactly like this, with quotes, all over the document with his decision, and a strong language. NFL is going to be 0-6.

MitchKumstein said:

I was talking to my neighbor (a circuit judge) this morning about this, he's read all the released legal documents from this case and is convinced that Berman's language in his filing pretty much makes the ruling appeal-proof

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Oh yeah! Well I was talking to my neighbor (unemployed crack head) and he feels the same way.

shmessy said:

Fencer, there is a history of Revis making Deflategate comments the past few months.

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I know.

Anyhow, the complete list of Revis' favorites is at https://twitter.com/Revis24/favorites

While I obviously don't expect Berman's decision to be overturned, and I'm happy that there's no way Brady will miss any time in the 2015 season, I don't like how part of the appeal schedule is in January 2016. That means two things:

1. Possible distraction for Brady during the playoffs
2. There will be more DeflateGate headlines and things we have to hear about during the playoffs when we just want to watch some freakin football.

I think Brady can deal with the distraction like he always has but I would hate for him to have to appear in a courtroom or something like that.

Also, will this all be dropped when the December game PSI measurements are released and we see that all footballs lose 1.2 PSI in cold weather??

It's good that the NFL has stuck to their tradition about leaking to a reporter (Carton), then shortly afterward trying/failing to put the screws to Brady, much like the disposing of the phone nonsense to SAS.

Fencer said:

I know.

Anyhow, the complete list of Revis' favorites is at https://twitter.com/Revis24/favorites

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Tried the link, but it tells me I have to log in.

But I don't Twit or MyAss.

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TB_Helmet said:

I think Brady can deal with the distraction like he always has but I would hate for him to have to appear in a courtroom or something like that.

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Brady won't be a courtroom unless he wants to. There's no need for anyone other than the lawyers to be there and even if he were there the court would not allow him to speak.

TB_Helmet said:

Also, will this all be dropped when the December game PSI measurements are released and we see that all footballs lose 1.2 PSI in cold weather??

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No, because the NFL will never let the true readings see the light of day.

shmessy said:

It tells me I have to log in.

But I don't Twit or MyAss.

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To each his own.

Twitter can be a good way to reach a lot of people, or to communicate with particular individuals you'd otherwise have a hard time reaching.

The NFL just really isn't that bright. Their sense of entitlement is astounding. They really just believe they can do whatever they wish. I almost feel sorry for them, they can't even see it.

alvinnf said:

The NFL just really isn't that bright. Their sense of entitlement is astounding. They really just believe they can do whatever they wish. I almost feel sorry for them, they can't even see it.

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It's beyond ridiculous. Just a buffoon on a power trip. Hope his tenure ends soon.

QuantumMechanic said:

No, because the NFL will never let the true readings see the light of day.

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They'll probably just take the readings after the balls have had a chance to warm up.

QuantumMechanic said:

Brady won't be a courtroom unless he wants to. There's no need for anyone other than the lawyers to be there and even if he were there the court would not allow him to speak.



No, because the NFL will never let the true readings see the light of day.

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I wonder how much fan and media pressure there will be to show the results.