NFLPA files motion to vacate

[SVN]

Michael McCann seems to think this could sink their whole case. According to him, the fact that the NFL assured the Patriots, Brady, and the public that it was independent and it wasn't could be a reason they lose. My guess is that they interviewed Brady under false pretenses. He thought he was being interviewed by an independent investigator, but in reality Wells and his staff were representatives of the NFL.

Yes but how does or does not the CBA cover that. That is the key there right ? They said they were independent but they werent so what ? How the judge put that in case of the cba violation. Or does he not need to?

This is embarassing for NFL. They know they are lying and everyone knows they are lying but they are shamless

 

[The Gr8est]

Wait a second. If Wells is not independent then he was legal counsel for NFL during investigation.
How could he then investigate the Patriots concerns of intentional misinformation and leaks?
Answer: He could not. You can't investigate your own client.
Yet they TOLD the Patriots Wells would?

What?

The NFL* was positively forthcoming about correcting the incorrect PSI readings when compared to how long it took them to admit that Wells was not independent.

 

[BradyFTW!]

Focusing my inner Volin..

So if I'm understanding, since Judge Doty already ruled on the subject of required notice re: NFL and NFLPA, that issue can't be contested here? Despite being in a different circuit, because the parties are the same, the issue can't be taken up again?

 

[Rob0729]

Yes but how does or does not the CBA cover that. That is the key there right ? They said they were independent but they werent so what ? How the judge put that in case of the cba violation. Or does he not need to?

This is embarassing for NFL. They know they are lying and everyone knows they are lying but they are shamless

Again, I am only guessing because I am not a lawyer or know the CBA, but Wells didn't need to be independent to investigate under CBA. But the federal "laws of shop" rules, the deception of investigating under the guise of being independent when really not could come back to bite them. Again, I am guessing because I don't know this stuff.

 

[Mack Herron]

The NFL* was positively forthcoming about correcting the incorrect PSI readings when compared to how long it took them to admit that Wells was not independent.

Yes he was.

 

[FrodoBagginz]

If Goodell were Pinocchio his nose would be out of our Galaxy right now. Just astounding how the NFL can lie so much and the major media not reporting on it.

 

[Danger Zone]

Yes he was.

No he wasn't. Oh and "he" is actually a she...

 

[Tony2046]

Yet they failed to prove a "scheme" existed. As far as obstruction- wasn't a fine the most they were supposed to do for that?

No. The Patriots (Brady) Obstructed any other team from winning the Lombardi trophy. That's why they are being punished.

 

[SVN]

Andrew Brandt ?@adbrandt 47m47 minutes ago
In sum, NFLPA memo criticizes notice, precedent, bias, lack of policies, etc. NFL memo responds by saying: "It's in the CBA." We'll see.

 

[SVN]

Andrew Brandt ?@adbrandt 59m59 minutes ago
NFL notes "Brady’s spike in communications with equipment personnel immediately after the deflation incident" and failure to cooperate.

Really embarrassing. Just disgusting they are doing this knowing they are talking BS.How does no owner step in and as WTF is going here to the league office ?

 

[Big-T]

Andrew Brandt ?@adbrandt 59m59 minutes ago
NFL notes "Brady’s spike in communications with equipment personnel immediately after the deflation incident" and failure to cooperate.

"HA! LOOK HE WAS ASKING WTF IS GOING ON! WE GOT HIM BOYS!" - Roger Goodell.

 

[Rob0729]

Andrew Brandt ?@adbrandt 47m47 minutes ago
In sum, NFLPA memo criticizes notice, precedent, bias, lack of policies, etc. NFL memo responds by saying: "It's in the CBA." We'll see.

I mean we are only getting people's spin online, but it seems that the NFL approaching this with the same arrogance of "we are the NFL and we can do whatever we want and don't have to explain ourselves" that they do with everything. Meanwhile the NFLPA laid out a painstaking case to attack this from numerous angles.

I am thinking that the NFL's record vs. Jeffrey Kessler might be even worse in a few weeks.

 

[SVN]

Daniel Wallach ?@WALLACHLEGAL 6m6 minutes ago
Brady's evokes NY sports heroes Joe Morris and Dr. J as to why, despite CBA, Goodell can't be arbitrator where his own conduct is implicated

 

[Kdo5]

Andrew Brandt ?@adbrandt 59m59 minutes ago
NFL notes "Brady’s spike in communications with equipment personnel immediately after the deflation incident" and failure to cooperate.

Really embarrassing. Just disgusting they are doing this knowing they are talking BS.How does no owner step in and as WTF is going here to the league office ?

Doubling down on outrageous and exposed lies.

 

[Big-T]

Can't the NFLPA just ask Judge Berman to follow the precedent set in Missouri in that Goodell cannot be an arbiter?

 

[Mack Herron]

Daniel Wallach ?@WALLACHLEGAL 1m1 minute ago

My own personal critique of NFL's brief (stylistically): a dry read compared to the electrifying brief of Jeffrey Kessler (who reps Brady)

 

[libra957]

"It's in the CBA" is a convenient excuse for Goodell to abuse his power.

 

[Big-T]

"It's in the CBA" is a convenient excuse for Goodell to abuse his power.

And it's why the State of Missouri ruled Goodell can't be the arbiter for teams in that state anymore.

 

[reflexblue]

Andrew Brandt ?@adbrandt 59m59 minutes ago
NFL notes "Brady’s spike in communications with equipment personnel immediately after the deflation incident" and failure to cooperate.

Really embarrassing. Just disgusting they are doing this knowing they are talking BS.How does no owner step in and as WTF is going here to the league office ?

Why doesn't an owner(s) step in? Because in this day an age ANY publicity is good publicity. Joe and Jane Shmoe will now tune in to watch what happens with brady and the pats which =more $$$$$$$

 

[VectorPrime]

This is just pathetic. Truly pathetic. The NFL has no soul