Tom Brady removed the nfl* decal from his helmet (update: Brady says he was unaware of it)

[JMC00]

For comparison

 

[Whitt25]

Good stuff.

 

[RobertWeathers]

A non-descript, understated way of telling the NFL to go F themselves. Well done.

Next step is to tell Goody to go F himself in person when he accepts the SB MVP in February

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Equipment violation. 4 more games.

 

[PatsGuy]

A non-descript, understated way of telling the NFL to go F themselves. Well done.

Next step is to tell Goody to go F himself in person when you accept the SB MVP in February

 

[RobertWeathers]

Equipment violation. 4 more games.

 

[Big Bucks]

A non-descript, understated way of telling the NFL to go F themselves. Well done.

Next step is to tell Goody to go F himself in person when you accept the SB MVP in February

My head would explode. hahaha

 

[BelichickFan]

Good for TB12 - wish he'd also do an extensive denial interview during his time off but I'll take any anti NFL stance from him.

 

[scott99]

Stickergate

 

[RobertWeathers]

Gotta wonder if BB knew or noticed

 

[TBR]

I really hope this was done purposely.

Looks like he still had it last season (AFCCG picture):

Everyone else had theirs during pre-season: (Brady didn't have it in the Panthers game either)

 

[PatsFanSince74]

I wonder if he's daring the NFL to assess him the true $8,000 fine for an "equipment violation?". If so, it's kind of brilliant on his part.

 

[Koma]

Equipment violation. 4 more games.

I'd like to rate this as "funny," but there is a decent chance it could actually happen.

 

[robbomango]

If he ever has to put it back on he should put an asterisk next to it...

 

[Bill Lee]

I'd like to rate this as "funny," but there is a decent chance it could actually happen.

Call it 'Conduct detrimental' and Gooddick could make up whatever suspension he feels like making up.

 

[Big-T]

It is actually an equipment violation! PFT ran an article yesterday about Kaepernick and the American flag on his helmet and how the NFL don't permit players to remove the stickers because they want them to be the same or some nonsense.

But good on Brady for doing it and if it's done to challenge them to issue the fine then it's borderline genius.

 

[RedSleevesPinkStripes]

Equipment violation. 4 more games.

"My responsibility first and foremost is to protect the Shield; the player violated the sanctity of that decal and shall be executed by open firing squad"

 

[RobertWeathers]

I wish he would just cave in and let Gisele send her hit squad to take out Goody like she asked.

 

[TomPatriot]

But "the flag was still there."

 

[sb1]

Personally I think it would be fun if Brady decided to do a sit down interview on national TV to discuss deflategate.

When? Say.... this Thursday shortly after 8:30pm Eastern.