patriot1136
2nd Team Getting Their First Start
- Joined
- Feb 5, 2013
- Messages
- 1,766
- Reaction score
- 1,497
Registered Members experience this forum ad and noise-free.
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.Why didn't the NFL just give the Patriots a warning not to use under-inflated balls so there wouldn't be an unfair DIS advantage in the Colts- Pats AFC Championship Game? That is essentially what Grigson was asking for. Instead, the NFL decided to run a badly designed trap play.
@livinginthe past @Ivan I was referring to the suggestion that Kraft step down as owner of the franchise because of his failure to stick up for Brady....I'm also disappointed in Kraft, but to call for his resignation? Now that's extreme
When Mike Greenberg is standing up for Brady then you know you f***ed up.Mike & Mike @MikeAndMike 2h2 hours ago
“If you’re going to destroy the legacy of one of the greatest players ever, I need more than 'probably.” -@Espngreeny
I also think this is a very clearly warning shot to the NFL by Brady, saying "Go ahead, make my day. Suspend me. Let's see where this rabbit hole goes."
@livinginthe past @Ivan I was referring to the suggestion that Kraft step down as owner of the franchise because of his failure to stick up for Brady....I'm also disappointed in Kraft, but to call for his resignation? Now that's extreme
You need to delete the words "little to" from the above
Let me ask you something guys, would Brady benefit from taking a page from Pete Carroll, and sitting down to do an interview with someone from the news media (just one person)?
As great as this statement was, I still think he himself needs to tell his story, right from his own mouth, and no surrogates
That's the line of thinking I'm at right now. The league released the report and then sat back to garner public reaction while they decided on Brady's punishment. But, Brady's very valid rebuttal through Don Yee basically says to them "this report is a pile of slanted bull**** and you will see me in court when you suspend me." The NFL will then say "oh f***", remember all the cases they lost over Bountygate, and say "uhh, okay, well, maybe just a little tiny fine..." Brady very well may not be able to fight a little fine. Would love it if he tried anyway.Agree.
Frankly, I think the league will chicken out and give Brady a penalty so small he won't appeal -- e.g., a cash penalty for the false statement about not knowing McNally. And then -- somewhat disappointingly to us -- Brady won't have sufficient motivation or perhaps even grounds to sue the league.
What was your take on the scientific analysis done by the league's consultants? Just curious.
It's a powerful response.
If Kraft does nothing else, this would be the second time that he's allowed either his coach or his quarterback to get railroaded with either no or half-assed support from him. So yes, I agree. It would be time for him to step down.
Never, ever, be on a jury. Pretty please.No it's not. It's a toothless rebuttal focusing on the relationship between Wells and the NFL instead of any facts that might support Brady's defense. And ....what the NFL could have done differently prior to the game is irrelevant to the findings of the report that "tampering" occurred. Sorry...I just don't buy into the "If we weren't warned about breaking rules in advance, then we shouldn't be punished for breaking the rules." That is a ridiculous defense.
My take: the league was content to ignore the pregame warnings by Indy.....but Indy pressed the issue once they obtained evidence. Indy forced their hand....much like Spygate. Both Indy and the NYJ forced the NFL into action...opening pandora's box.
Regardless of anyone's opinion on Wells, the reality is that Well's reports have supported action and punishment in the past and likely will in this case as well. The Brady camp has to do significantly more than shoot the messenger....and that is all Yee is offering right now.
And sorry to the faction that believes Brady can do no wrong, but Brady's refusal to support his verbal testimony with his electronic records essentially nullifies his "testimony." Sorry.....he has to live with his choices and he made his choice. When I learned Brady refused to provide his electrons info, my first reaction was that Brady was essentially pleading "No Contest". Willing to accept the consequences without admitting to anything.
IMHO
Agree.
Frankly, I think the league will chicken out and give Brady a penalty so small he won't appeal -- e.g., a cash penalty for the false statement about not knowing McNally. And then -- somewhat disappointingly to us -- Brady won't have sufficient motivation or perhaps even grounds to sue the league.
No it's not. It's a toothless rebuttal focusing on the relationship between Wells and the NFL instead of any facts that might support Brady's defense. And ....what the NFL could have done differently prior to the game is irrelevant to the findings of the report that "tampering" occurred. Sorry...I just don't buy into the "If we weren't warned about breaking rules in advance, then we shouldn't be punished for breaking the rules." That is a ridiculous defense.
My take: the league was content to ignore the pregame warnings by Indy.....but Indy pressed the issue once they obtained evidence. Indy forced their hand....much like Spygate. Both Indy and the NYJ forced the NFL into action...opening pandora's box.
Regardless of anyone's opinion on Wells, the reality is that Well's reports have supported action and punishment in the past and likely will in this case as well. The Brady camp has to do significantly more than shoot the messenger....and that is all Yee is offering right now.
And sorry to the faction that believes Brady can do no wrong, but Brady's refusal to support his verbal testimony with his electronic records essentially nullifies his "testimony." Sorry.....he has to live with his choices and he made his choice. When I learned Brady refused to provide his electrons info, my first reaction was that Brady was essentially pleading "No Contest". Willing to accept the consequences without admitting to anything.
IMHO
Bob has a legacy that he wants to protect as well. He wants to be perceived as the guy who saved NEP football and is the Ben Franklin of the NFL.OOH i like that, not a bad idea. I think Bob is getting old, soft, and to willing to go along with remaining quite and compliant so he and the rest of the owners can rake in the $$$$$$$$$$$.