Kraft's response

[sb1]

Statement from Robert Kraft
Statement from Robert Kraft: “Despite our conviction that there was no tampering with footballs, it was our intention to accept any discipline levied by the league. Today’s punishment, however, far exceeded any reasonable expectation. It was based completely on circumstantial rather than hard or conclusive evidence.

“We are humbled by the support the New England Patriots have received from our fans throughout the world. We recognize our fans’ concerns regarding the NFL’s penalties and share in their disappointment in how this one-sided investigation was handled, as well as the dismissal of the scientific evidence supported by the Ideal Gas Law in the final report.

“Tom Brady has our unconditional support. Our belief in him has not wavered.”

 

[patsinthesnow]

Too weak. No call to action to fight.

 

[FrodoBagginz]

YES! Let the war begin!

 

[QuantumMechanic]

Better than nothing, at least.

 

[PATS16N0]

Go-To-Hell Kraft

 

[festy1986]

Weak as weak gets. Are they still not doing anything about this?

 

[Hammer of Thor]

While not actually saying he's doing anything, I like the use of past tense in the first sentence. This is clearly a threat to the league.

 

[sb1]

Alright then. Hopefully this means the team is not taking this laying down... which IMO is not that different than saying "yes we cheated"

 

[Kdo5]

Bleh. Words. Do something about it.

 

[TriplecHamp]

"It was our intention"..."was" not are.

 

[Wrath Mania]

While it's ostensibly disappointing he doesn't directly state they will fight the sanctions, I think it's clear this is a prelude to something much bigger. Reading between the lines, it's drawing a deep line in the sand. Let's see what happens.

 

[karguy85]

"it was our intention to accept any discipline levied by the league." Bolded and italicized the only important part of the statement.

 

[Nunchucks]

Read carefully, I think he intends to do somethung.

 

[signbabybrady]

This is better Mr. Kraft now let's go to war.

DEFEND THE WALL!

 

[Captain Cool]

Weaksauce.

 

[Froob]

Fight fight fight!

 

[sieglo]

Hint here that Kraft may be reversing previous stance. We can hope.

 

[TBR]

NEPD_Loyko
According to Robert Kraft, the #Patriots won't just accept their punishment as he once stated. Strong Words.
2015-05-11, 8:51 PM

 

[Colorado]

If that's your conviction, if you believe Brady, you don't suspend the ball boys.

 

[hambone1818]

Keep in mind when reading this: Kraft/the Patriots have no recourse on penalties levied against them. The picks, the money, that's gone, there's no fight there.

Better than I expected, to be honest. We'll see what it comes to, whether Kraft can do anything behind the scenes or if this is just lip service. Regardless, the next few months and the appeal/arbitration will be interesting.