wilmingtonpatsfan
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I've got to laugh at the people who thing this media blitz ends...now it gets ramped up and the focus turns solely on Brady and his legacy... he's been sold out like every fan..
I laugh at the "There must be some back room deal" stuff though... there's nothing, nada. If anything, Brady's got a tougher time now.
Also, if those two ball boys indeed did nothing, their reputations have been tossed by Kraft as well too. "Owner of the fans" ...lol he just threw those guys with the rest of the fanbase under the bus.
Nothing today changed Brady's fight. His fight was to get this in front of a neutral, non NFL party to look at it fairly and decide. How is Kraft deciding he wants to be a milquetoast well behaved member of the 32 have anything to do with Brady's avenue of justice? Unless Brady decided it is easier just to settle the matter and move on, this thing ain't over! It is only over for the team, not the player (two distinctly different entities).
- The only thing that could change my mind about what Kraft did today is if Brady's suspension gets overturned AND they announce he had no knowledge or involvement in any cheating whatsoever thus clearing his name. That doesn't seem very likely.
It's still absurd to think that air in footballs has alienated the owner from the fan base of one of the most popular teams in the world.
Greg A. Bedard ✔ @GregABedard
- The only thing that could change my mind about what Kraft did today is if Brady's suspension gets overturned AND they announce he had no knowledge or involvement in any cheating whatsoever thus clearing his name. That doesn't seem very likely.
It's very simple. Assuming this ends up in court and not just Roger's court. Kraft becomes a credible witness for the defense. It opens up a line of questioning as to whether the NFL operated in good faith. If Kraft says "no", then his acceptance of guilt comes into question and he hurts his credibility as a witness to Brady. If he says "yes", then he supports the NFL's notion of operating in good faith.Nothing today changed Brady's fight. His fight was to get this in front of a neutral, non NFL party to look at it fairly and decide. How is Kraft deciding he wants to be a milquetoast well behaved member of the 32 have anything to do with Brady's avenue of justice? Unless Brady decided it is easier just to settle the matter and move on, this thing ain't over! It is only over for the team, not the player (two distinctly different entities).
i sure hope you are right.
this did not go the way i expected it too but as a fan, i can only do and say so much.
lets hope Brady gets the appeal and then goes on to destroying the NFL this season.
GO PATS
Greg A. Bedard ✔ @GregABedard
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.
I think the collective Message Board may be over-reacting a bit. I've gotta think there's a quid pro quo involved...and that Kraft has no compelling reason to get in front of the cameras otherwise. The chronology of events could be as follows:
Last 2 weeks: the brouhaha we're all familiar with...
This week: NFL meetings in Orlando
Today: Kraft and Goodell make peace
Today: Kraft announces, after careful consideration, he will not sue the League
Today and tomorrow: media swarming all over the subject, offering all sorts of opinions from "guilty as charged" to classy move
Later this week: Goodell announces a more lenient punishment for both the Patriots and Brady (doesn't he only have 10 days from the day Brady appealed?) whereby he acknowledges the continued leadership of Kraft while showing himself to be a "bigger man"...able to recognize the punishment may not have been fairly applied and even crediting Kraft's remarks of today in his decision-making process on the appeal.
Note: this doesn't necessarily change Brady's strategy...I'm guessing...unless he is fully exonerated.
Greg A. Bedard ✔ @GregABedard
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.
Not surprising to me at all, Kraft is a weasel who took it fully up the ass. Doesn't care about anything or anyone, only about the all mighty dollar.Greg A. Bedard ✔ @GregABedard
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.