Brady's legal team expands

sb1 · Apr 29, 2016

This tells me they really do plan to go to SCOTUS when the time comes. As hard as it is to believe. There aren't many other valid reasons why you would bring in Ted Olson.

Hammer of Thor · Apr 29, 2016

sb1 said:
News: Brady/NFLPA files for 14 day extension to seek en banc review. Says case impacts every player in NFL.
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So does this mean temporarily the suspension is "off" again? I think Florio said it was an automatic stay when you were seeking the en banc review.

Technically, this is only a request for an extension of time. Brady has until next Friday 5/6 to request the en banc review. They're requesting an extension until 5/23 to make that decision.

SVN · Apr 29, 2016

Anyone who has read the brief can give some info on how it is ?

Ivan · Apr 29, 2016

Oh no, Brady is going to keep fighting. That's conduct detrimental to the league and Goodell can suspend him forever because he's the Fuhrer.

BelichickFan · Apr 29, 2016

If they try to get it to the SC, does anyone know how long the SC decides whether to take the case ? As slow as the legal system is, I am wondering if the entire 2016 season could be played before the SC even decides not to take it, if that's the choice.

slash83 · Apr 29, 2016

Brady plays week 1?

Hammer of Thor · Apr 29, 2016

SVN said:
Anyone who has read the brief can give some info on how it is ?

Again, it's only a request for an extension of time. Basically they're saying because it has wide-reaching implications, they 1) need time to analyze the full implications, and 2) they would like time to consult with all of the player reps.

SVN · Apr 29, 2016

Ivan · Apr 29, 2016

Hammer of Thor said:
Technically, this is only a request for an extension of time. Brady has until next Friday 5/6 to request the en banc review. They're requesting an extension until 5/23 to make that decision.

I would guess they are trying to buy time for Olsen to review everything and build a case for review. I think they will grant eh banc review given the impact the ruling could have on so many players.

My bad, eh banc review is in Canada, it's en banc here.

SVN · Apr 29, 2016

Hammer of Thor said:
Again, it's only a request for an extension of time. Basically they're saying because it has wide-reaching implications, they 1) need time to analyze the full implications, and 2) they would like time to consult with all of the player reps.

thanks. But will the new guy they added, will that team file a brief of some sort ?

Froob · Apr 29, 2016

Ivan said:
I would guess they are trying to buy time for Olsen to review everything and build a case for review. I think they will grant eh banc review given the impact the ruling could have on so many players.

Allow him to review any new relevant information?

jboston19 · Apr 29, 2016

Froob said:
I didn't realize he meant the Judges on the appeal. I thought he was talking about something else.

I was merely quoting an old obscure snickers commercial about the kc chefs and also noting frame gate is far from done. My wife will tell you if I have a bad joke to make, even if I'm the only one who will get it, I will make it. Sorry.

Gwedd · Apr 29, 2016

BradyFTW! said:
This is gonna be good. Supreme Court here we come...

I wish this move had been made before the appeal rather than now, but better late than never.

Question for people who are well-versed in this stuff: even if the SC decides to hear this case, what are the odds that the result is anything other than a 4-4 split along purely ideological lines? Seems like it would be a shock for any of Roberts/Alito/Thomas/Kennedy to depart from the anti-labor party line and rule and decide in Brady's favor. Seems like en banc is still the best shot at success, however unlikely it may be.

This assumes, of course, that Clinton wins the presidency and a Republican-dominated senate continues to stonewall any attempt at a SC appointment.

I was trying to make this same point with some morons with whom I am accqainted who were going on & on about Brady needing t just stfu & stfd and take his suspension. Decisions like these which, by their nature make waves in their specific area,also send ripples far far out across the water and have an effect upon all sorts of areas of law which involve contracts of any sort. Every union and collective bargaining unit ought to be paying attention to this case because, in one way or another, the final ruling once all appeals are exhausted, will definitely be precedence-setting.

Hammer of Thor · Apr 29, 2016

SVN said:
thanks. But will the new guy they added, will that team file a brief of some sort ?

Well, I assume he'd be included if/when they decide to go through the en banc request. I think the only reason people realized he was added to the legal team is because he's the lead name in this extension request -- it's his signature that appears, he shows up first in the names, etc.

BrickPat · Apr 29, 2016

Bottom line is whether the case is heard or not, win or lose, Brady fought like hell and took it as far as possible. He didn't turtle like BendOver Bob.

RobertWeathers · Apr 29, 2016

Ivan said:
This case has taken so many unexpected turns that I don't rule anything out.

Yep. TB12 has all kinds of options in fighting. Even the last one and I wouldn't put it past him for trying.

XLIX · Apr 29, 2016

SVN said:
Anyone who has read the brief can give some info on how it is ?

This brief isn't the appeal, it is a request for a 2 week extension to file the appeal, which is currently due Friday, May 6.

They talk about how this will be a wide-ranging ruling, they need time to get all interested parties together for discussions, they need a little more time for other stuff, and that this isn't being done simply as a stalling technique.

TBR · Apr 29, 2016

Can't remember if it was someone else who posted this before on here, or elsewhere, but this is fitting.

YOUGOTMOSSED · Apr 29, 2016

TommyBrady12 said:
But it still a long shot to get an en banc hearing at the 2nd circuit. Theodore olson should have been brought in earlier. They have to convince 6 other judges for an en banc hearing in a circuit that does not like to touch arbitration results. Just because olson is on board does not mean the court will grant one.

En banc review is probably an exercise in futility even if they allow it (hope I'm pleasantly surprised to be wrong about that).

Let's hope this new counsel has enough juice to get cert. and a stay on the suspension.

PatsFanSince74 · Apr 29, 2016

He's in clement's league. I've been saying that they should have done something like this since the day clement was announced.

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