- Joined
- Nov 14, 2006
- Messages
- 49,635
- Reaction score
- 28,361
Ok, I never bought the line "Even though Kraft is pissed, the 31 other owners love this" argument. When was the last time did 31 of the 32 owners agree on anything. I think the owners who hate the Patriots love it, but I think even the owners who came out in Goodell's defense really didn't like how much media attention this got.
But after Friday's release of the appeal transcripts, I am guessing very few are happy anymore. There was already clear signs that many owners were getting upset about the cost, time, and media attention an alleged equipment violation was getting (see Jason Coles' video). But now that the transcript showed that the NFL is led by a bunch of idiots, the headlines are talking about how Goodell mischaracterized (lied) what Brady said about his conversations with Jastremski, and everyone in the League are probably concerned that they are going to get slammed in court.
I don't think this is a tide is turning. I still think a majority of the media and public thinks that Brady is guilty. But I do think the owner again are not happy how Goodell has handled this and even the Patriots hater have to be upset how bad the League looks now. Another NFL offseason where the League ends up looking really bad.
But after Friday's release of the appeal transcripts, I am guessing very few are happy anymore. There was already clear signs that many owners were getting upset about the cost, time, and media attention an alleged equipment violation was getting (see Jason Coles' video). But now that the transcript showed that the NFL is led by a bunch of idiots, the headlines are talking about how Goodell mischaracterized (lied) what Brady said about his conversations with Jastremski, and everyone in the League are probably concerned that they are going to get slammed in court.
I don't think this is a tide is turning. I still think a majority of the media and public thinks that Brady is guilty. But I do think the owner again are not happy how Goodell has handled this and even the Patriots hater have to be upset how bad the League looks now. Another NFL offseason where the League ends up looking really bad.