Alan Millstein: Brady's chances of en banc hearing dramatically improved with latest amicus filings

XLIX · Jul 10, 2016

JetFan79 said:
Right, plus there is the train that runs there now too. Directly to one of the gates. So definitely not bad getting there now. Of course it can take 15-20 minutes sometimes to get out of the parking lot if you leave at the worst point, but still no biggie.

Never been to Gillette. It's tough to get there from Boston? Long drive? Train?

Let's just say that it takes more than 15-20 minutes to get out of my parking SPOT at Gillette, to say nothing of getting out of the lot.

JetFan79 · Jul 11, 2016

XLIX said:
Let's just say that it takes more than 15-20 minutes to get out of my parking SPOT at Gillette, to say nothing of getting out of the lot.

Lol, that sucks! Sorry to hear. The Meadowlands wasn't even that bad before the road upgrades.

Though the next time the Jets lose in NE I'll at least feel better knowing you guys are stuck in traffic forever.

supafly · Jul 11, 2016

JetFan79 said:
Never been to Gillette. It's tough to get there from Boston? Long drive? Train?

It's about a 40-45-50 minute drive from most parts of "downtown" Boston. For example, I entered the address from BU and it gave me a 41 minute trek to the stadium, which is oddly located in the suburbs near residential homes (Foxborough).

EDIT: There was a youtube vid showing the Pats buses driving through the residential neighborhood and arriving at the stadium, which really put things in perspective for someone like myself who has not had the opportunity to see it in person. Unfortunately, I cannot find the video, but someone else may know what I'm referring to.

1960Pats · Jul 11, 2016

XLIX said:
And you may have to cross state lines, but it is far, far easier to get to MetLife from NYC than it is to get to Gillette from Boston.

Most of the fans of either team don't come from NYC or Boston.

1960Pats · Jul 11, 2016

supafly said:
It's about a 40-45-50 minute drive from most parts of "downtown" Boston. For example, I entered the address from BU and it gave me a 41 minute trek to the stadium, which is oddly located in the suburbs near residential homes (Foxborough).

EDIT: There was a youtube vid showing the Pats buses driving through the residential neighborhood and arriving at the stadium, which really put things in perspective for someone like myself who has not had the opportunity to see it in person. Unfortunately, I cannot find the video, but someone else may know what I'm referring to.

I remember seeing that video here. We should be able to find it.

PatsFanSince74 · Jul 11, 2016

JetFan79 said:
They did try recently. Somewhat. The West Side Stadium attempt. Now I'm a Jersey guy, so I'm happy they're still here, but the nyc stadium woulda been pretty cool. Think it was James Dolan (Knicks n Rangers owner) who stopped it. He wanted a monopoly on indoor city sports/events.

Can't beat outdoor and in Jersey, but an indoor stadium in NY would've been pretty damn fun. Tailgate on the Jersey side, take the ferry over and have the city bars/restaurants as well (like Yankee Stadium and I imagine Fenway).

Was a pipe dream though. There would've been two multi-billion dollar stadiums under 10 miles apart.

I live on the East Side of Manhattan, so I'd have had the best of both worlds: a subway ride to watch the Pats once a year (they'd add extra trains on game day) or a taxi ride to a location a few blocks away and no congestion because I live on the other side of town. Hell, on a nice day, I could walk! I might also have decided to take in an NFC East game or two.

BTTA · Jul 11, 2016

JetFan79 said:
Is that a giant skateboarding park for NBA players in the lower left?

Was a pipe dream though. There would've been two multi-billion dollar stadiums under 10 miles apart.

JetFan79 · Jul 11, 2016

PatsFanSince74 said:
I live on the East Side of Manhattan, so I'd have had the best of both worlds: a subway ride to watch the Pats once a year (they'd add extra trains on game day) or a taxi ride to a location a few blocks away and no congestion because I live on the other side of town. Hell, on a nice day, I could walk! I might also have decided to take in an NFC East game or two.

Yup. I'm certainly not complaining they stayed in Jersey, but just 10 miles over in the city definitely would've added another dynamic/experience to events in the area.

PP2 · Jul 11, 2016

supafly said:
It's about a 40-45-50 minute drive from most parts of "downtown" Boston. For example, I entered the address from BU and it gave me a 41 minute trek to the stadium, which is oddly located in the suburbs near residential homes (Foxborough).

EDIT: There was a youtube vid showing the Pats buses driving through the residential neighborhood and arriving at the stadium, which really put things in perspective for someone like myself who has not had the opportunity to see it in person. Unfortunately, I cannot find the video, but someone else may know what I'm referring to.

That'd be the Mechanic St. exit off 95 and hook a right on Beach St., eventually gets you to the back gate of Gillette.

IIRC Beach St. is blocked off on game days?

aluminum seats · Jul 11, 2016

I'm not complaining--like any good conversation, threads go in different directions--but it's kind of funny how far away from Brady's en banc hearing this has gone...

venecol · Jul 11, 2016

venecol said:
This week for sure. I'll bet my house on it.

This week for sure. I'll bet my boat on it.

JetFan79 · Jul 11, 2016

aluminum seats said:
I'm not complaining--like any good conversation, threads go in different directions--but it's kind of funny how far away from Brady's en banc hearing this has gone...

Can only discuss a topic so much. This Brady-Court BS here, and the Fitz-vs-Geno joke on Jet boards... $hitty offseason.

Both situations need to end already. It's time for closure.

signbabybrady · Jul 11, 2016

PP2 said:
That'd be the Mechanic St. exit off 95 and hook a right on Beach St., eventually gets you to the back gate of Gillette.

IIRC Beach St. is blocked off on game days?

Yes, Beach St is only accessible to residents and those with VIP passes on game day. Mechanic St is exit 8 if you can't use Beach you should be getting off at exit 9.

Danger Zone · Jul 11, 2016

JetFan79 said:
Can only discuss a topic so much. This Brady-Court BS here, and the Fitz-vs-Geno joke on Jet boards... $hitty offseason.

Both situations need to end already. It's time for closure.

What's the worst that Brady has said to the press? A mild chuckle when asked if his offense will be kept to 17 points? Anything else?

He has never once thrown someone under the bus. He always takes the blame on his shoulders. He has never been involved in drugs or any kind of criminal activity in his 16 years in the league.

If he is not the best quarterback of all time he is the second best.

The man is a shining knight of what the NFL should be looking to represent its players. The consummate story of the underdog done good through sheer determination and grit.

Instead he and his reputation is perhaps forever marred because this NFL Commissioner didn't want egg on his face after a bogus, headhunting charge by a man who worked for the Patriots most hated rival for over 20 years.

So sorry no, not quite the same thing as the Jets being too cheap to pay Fitzgerald.

JetFan79 · Jul 11, 2016

Danger Zone said:
What's the worst that Brady has said to the press? A mild chuckle when asked if his offense will be kept to 17 points? Anything else?

He has never once thrown someone under the bus. He always takes the blame on his shoulders. He has never been involved in drugs or any kind of criminal activity in his 16 years in the league.

If he is not the best quarterback of all time he is the second best.

The man is a shining knight of what the NFL should be looking for.

Instead he and his reputation is perhaps forever marred because this NFL Commissioner didn't want egg on his face after a bogus, headhunting charge by a man who worked for the Patriots most hated rival for over 20 years.

So sorry no, not quite the same thing as the Jets being too cheap to pay Fitzgerald.

Not saying the matters are similar. I'm saying they've been discussed to death and it's time to end 'em both.

Danger Zone · Jul 11, 2016

JetFan79 said:
Not saying the matters are similar. I'm saying they've been discussed to death and it's time to end 'em both.

Here's a trick. Don't open a thread thats clearly labelled Subject A if you don't want to talk about it.

And yes, there is a false equivalency by putting a run-of-the-mill contract dispute together with the NFL framing a man in massive, lie-fueled cover up and then complaining that he defends himself too vehemently.

Moving on is simple. Stop reading the thread or better yet, stop participating in them.

Ivan · Jul 11, 2016

JetFan79 said:
Can only discuss a topic so much. This Brady-Court BS here, and the Fitz-vs-Geno joke on Jet boards... $hitty offseason.

Both situations need to end already. It's time for closure.

Don't like it? Leave.

JetFan79 · Jul 11, 2016

Danger Zone said:
Here's a trick. Don't open a thread thats clearly labelled Subject A if you don't want to talk about it.

And yes, there is a false equivalency by putting a run-of-the-mill contract dispute together with the NFL framing a man in massive, lie-fueled cover up and then complaining that he defends himself too vehemently.

Moving on is simple. Stop reading the thread or better yet, stop participating in them.

Thanks for the suggestion, but nah. I'll instead follow the progression of the discussion with other participants.

JetFan79 · Jul 11, 2016

Ivan said:
Don't like it? Leave.

I like this conversation just fine.

aluminum seats · Jul 11, 2016

Danger Zone said:
Here's a trick. Don't open a thread thats clearly labelled Subject A if you don't want to talk about it.

And yes, there is a false equivalency by putting a run-of-the-mill contract dispute together with the NFL framing a man in massive, lie-fueled cover up and then complaining that he defends himself too vehemently.

Moving on is simple. Stop reading the thread or better yet, stop participating in them.

Ivan said:
Don't like it? Leave.

Jeez, settle down guys. He was responding to my post about this thread in a pretty harmless way. Relax a little.

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