An Honest Mistake by Wells, Or...

[Big-T]

If a lawyer is tasked with being independent and is found to have been anything but, is that a valid argument for him to be disbarred?

 

[Jackson 2]

If a lawyer is tasked with being independent and is found to have been anything but, is that a valid argument for him to be disbarred?

No, just much less in demand...or, maybe more in demand!

 

[SVN]

Then Bedard's dead wrong. I agree. Yee on the radio Friday and Monday was as smooth as silk, and I don't mean that negatively. He was polite, yet respectfully forceful. Yee baited the hook, dropped it in the water and Wells gobbled it almost before it was wet. Amateur hour...

Surprised at bedard's take.

 

[Sfpat]

I understand that, but why did Wells used the word "decision?" Was he involved in the discipline decision?

Wells was investigator, prosecutor and judge. Of course he believes his own verdict especially when no defense was allowed.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

If a lawyer is tasked with being independent and is found to have been anything but, is that a valid argument for him to be disbarred?

not disbarred, but maybe subject to disciple.

 

[ausbacker]

Given his consecutive efforts to represent the NFL, I'm of the belief that Ted Wells isn't being disingenuous, it's more a case of him being incompetent.

 

[Joker]

Questions Wells was never asked yesterday............


-- Just because you reject the notion that you're biased, does that mean you aren't? If you are biased, would you tell us?

-- If you'd been hired to represent the NFL before, isn't that an inherent conflict whether or not the Patriots complained about it beforehand?

-- Tell us a little bit about the consulting firm Exponent and what it is they were hired to do. In light of what's been reported, would you characterize them as neutral or independent?

-- You said you were able to draw your conclusions that it was "more probable than not" that the Patriots cheated and that you feel you made a compelling case in your report. Why, then, did you need Brady's phone, or another interview with Jim McNally, when you already believed there was a preponderance of evidence suggesting they were guilty? Wouldn't you say the cooperation they did provide actually helped make the case against them?

-- How did handing over a cell phone turn out for Richie Incognito? His punishment was almost solely the result of what he wrote in text messages.

-- In a civil trial, you get to hear from both sides. How can the NFL come to a decision based solely on your report when you didn't include a single word of testimony from Brady, McNally or John Jastremski?

-- What did Brady, McNally and Jastremski say when you asked them about the texts? Isn't that something that everyone -- literally -- would like to know?

-- If, as you say, the NFL didn't take the complaint seriously at first, and then launched what proved to a 103-day investigation, do you think maybe they should have taken it seriously? If it wasn't serious before, why was it serious during and after?

-- When referring to the publishing of Brady's notes, you said they wouldn't change your decision. Why did you use the word "decision"? Were you hired to make a decision, or were you hired to investigate what went on and objectively present your findings?

-- Did you ask the Colts if they deflated the ball they intercepted? If so, what did they say?

-- You say it wasn't a sting operation, but how can you be sure? Did you ask anyone on the Colts for their phones? How about anyone from the NFL? Mike Kensil, perhaps? If there was a preconceived plan to trap the Patriots, wouldn't the information on their phones be relevant?

-- You say officials were made aware of ball deflation well before the game. The head of officiating, Dean Blandino, says the issue was first raised during the game. Which is it?

-- If the officials had been notified ahead of time, how was McNally able to walk into that room, grab a bag of 12 footballs, and then just walk out?

-- If Blandino lied, is it reasonable to conclude it was to cover up a sting?

-- You said on your conference call that the Patriots were all over you from Day 1.In what way?

-- Do you think it's okay that only 4 of the 12 Colts balls were measured?

-- Is it right to assume that the mere act of Brady communicating with McNally and Jastremski is indicative of guilt? Even if he had nothing to do with this at all, don't you think he would still want to talk to them afterwards just to see what happened?

Again, guilty? Maybe. Heck, I don’t know. Probably.

But based on the report, and all the questions it raised, I'm only able to conclude the following: It's more probable than not the league wanted to catch the Patriots in the act. It's more probable than not this investigation would not have taken place if it was any team but the Patriots. It's more probable than not the outcome of this investigation was a foregone conclusion the moment you were hired.

It's also more probable than not that your report will be torn to pieces during the appeals process. And it's more probable than not that you know it.
http://www.csnne.com/new-england-patriots/deflategate-questions-for-ted-wells

GAME SET MATCH...*****

 

[ChoWZa]

Given his consecutive efforts to represent the NFL, I'm of the belief that Ted Wells isn't being disingenuous, it's more a case of him being incompetent.

It seems more than likely, or more probable than not, that Ted Wells is just not aware of how bias works. One who doesn't understand human emotion and bias could never objectively investigate something. First mistake Wells went into this with the "accusation" being his first piece of evidence. So you have an accusation and the balls being brought into the bathroom and at this point Wells makes his decision of guilty. Then there's just a matter of his pride now, he 'knows' they're guilty at this point and has a confirmation bias. In his mind he's already checked off guilty, to use his words, and now a failure to find evidence would be a shot to his pride. That's why he dismissed Anderson's best recollection, it didn't fit the story he already was convinced of, so Anderson must be wrong.

The report doesn't establish a crime was even committed, looking at it objectively, it's closer to establishing there was no crime committed, or just as likely both teams committed some crime. It's evident the league has always taken a laissez-faire approach to air-pressure with lack of documentation, using shoddy low-grade equipment, and an overall lack of procedure. There are no other games with similar weather conditions to compare data to. We should have empirical data on this from the officials going back 20 years. Why don't we? The NFL's lack of organization and responsibility is not evidence against the Patriots.

In my opinion the NFL will face 4 lawsuits and lose all 4, because they cannot establish any crime was committed. (Jastremski, McNally, Kraft, Brady)

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

Has anyone said they were interviewed by Wells and were not included in his pg 24 list of witnesses. I posted earlier how Curran wrote about how he expected all the previous backup QBs for the Patriots to be interviewed but none appeared in the list of witnesses. Hoyer, Cassel, Mallett, all qbs in NE now employed elsewhere...He couldn't think to interview them?? Or maybe he did and required them to keep quiet under penalty of league discipline. ????? Maybe what they said didn't fit his narrative..

 

[ausbacker]

It seems more than likely, or more probable than not, that Ted Wells is just not aware of how bias works. One who doesn't understand human emotion and bias could never objectively investigate something. First mistake Wells went into this with the "accusation" being his first piece of evidence. So you have an accusation and the balls being brought into the bathroom and at this point Wells makes his decision of guilty. Then there's just a matter of his pride now, he 'knows' they're guilty at this point and has a confirmation bias. In his mind he's already checked off guilty, to use his words, and now a failure to find evidence would be a shot to his pride. That's why he dismissed Anderson's best recollection, it didn't fit the story he already was convinced of, so Anderson must be wrong.

The report doesn't establish a crime was even committed, looking at it objectively, it's closer to establishing there was no crime committed, or just as likely both teams committed some crime. It's evident the league has always taken a laissez-faire approach to air-pressure with lack of documentation, using shoddy low-grade equipment, and an overall lack of procedure. There are no other games with similar weather conditions to compare data to. We should have empirical data on this from the officials going back 20 years. Why don't we? The NFL's lack of organization and responsibility is not evidence against the Patriots.

In my opinion the NFL will face 4 lawsuits and lose all 4, because they cannot establish any crime was committed. (Jastremski, McNally, Kraft, Brady)

Fits within my belief that he's incompetent.

 

[Rob0729]

Call me crazy, but shouldn't an independent report show evidence with both sides' explanation of the evidence and then draw the conclusions of which side is right or which part of each side's explanation is right.

A truly independent investigation report with no perceived bias presents both sides of the issue and draws a conclusion.

 

[Sfpat]

Challenge Ted Wells' integrity? He's the guy who said smoking doesn't cause cancer and exposure to asbestos doesn't cause cancer. I see no reason to challenge his integrity.

 

[Rawky77]

It amazes me how much Wells in his phone news conference reminds me of Goodell. Just like two peas in a pod. Hey maybe their kin.

 

[Seacoast Fan]

If a lawyer is tasked with being independent and is found to have been anything but, is that a valid argument for him to be disbarred?

Not in this type of situation.

 

[Seacoast Fan]

not disbarred, but maybe subject to disciple.

The only one Wells has to report to hear is his client, the NFL. If they don't file a complaint, then there will be no discipline.

 

[Joker]

Wells did a fantastic job for Goodell and NFL offices...it takes a lot of balls to write up something made out of gossamer wings and then sell it as mylar fabric the day after. Johnny Cochrane was a fantastic lawyer also.

I don't have to believe a dog and pony show just because someone is world class at putting one on. There's still a lot of fantastic lawyering STILL to be done, only on the other side of the argument now

 

[reneluar]

Challenge Ted Wells' integrity? He's the guy who said smoking doesn't cause cancer and exposure to asbestos doesn't cause cancer. I see no reason to challenge his integrity.

he didnt say that, exponent said that

 

[Sfpat]

he didnt say that, exponent said that

I'm sure Wells stood up in court and made those claims while waiving the Exponent study