May 12, 201511 yr I understand that part but 4 games is excessive for Brady. As far as I know this is his first offense, isn't it? I think his is as much for not cooperating as it was him getting club house guys to let the air out.
May 12, 201511 yr Any more, I don't know which is worse between the NFL and the NCAA. Not a hell of a lot of difference any more.
May 12, 201511 yr I think his is as much for not cooperating as it was him getting club house guys to let the air out. You're probably right, hadn't thought of that. Could be sending a message to the league for future investigations.
May 12, 201511 yr Heard someone on the radio say an appeal would force Brady and the Pats to make all off their phone records and communications available. Don't know if that's true or not.
May 12, 201511 yr I believe that Brady/Pats' reluctance to come forward immediately after the Colts playoff game was a fear of being suspended for the Super Bowl. It wouldn't have happened, but I think that they didn't want to take the risk.
May 12, 201511 yr Here's a fun article. Sharp Football Analysis The 2014 Patriots were just the 3rd team in the last 25 years to never have lost a fumble at home! The biggest difference between the Patriots and the other 2 teams who did it was that New England ran between 150 and 200 MORE plays this year than those teams did in the years they had zero home fumbles, making the Patriots stand alone in this unique statistic.
May 12, 201511 yr This was the NFL patronizing a Patriot hating public. Pure and simple. Given that the Wells report concluded that Patriots management had no knowledge of deflated balls, the loss of draft picks is egregious.
May 12, 201511 yr Aaron Rodgers Over-Inflates His Footballs | SportsGrid Ahh, the dreaded he did it too defense. Difference would be, this actually sounds like they do it pre-inspection, and if the ref want to take air out they can. Not after the refs inspect.
May 12, 201511 yr Aaron Rodgers Over-Inflates His Footballs | SportsGrid Please show us where Rodgers inflated any footballs after they were inspected by the referee's.
May 12, 201511 yr Gotta admit, I'm pretty excited to see what Garoppolo can do. Really think they'll go 2-0 in Brady's absence.
May 12, 201511 yr This was the NFL patronizing a Patriot hating public. Pure and simple. Given that the Wells report concluded that Patriots management had no knowledge of deflated balls, the loss of draft picks is egregious. Yes, no one on the Pats knew except the two equipment managers. They should be run outta town and their pay docked for the 1 Mil. Please. The NFL is telling an organization that allows its coaches and players to think they are above the rules that the organization's culture has to change. This has happened before with the Pats. If you hurt the organization then the organization tells its coaches and players they better follow the rules or else. A million bucks and draft picks sends a message that systemic change is needed.
May 12, 201511 yr 4 games seems pretty harsh to me. I hope he gets it reduced and I'm not a Patriots or Brady fan. Heard a lot of talk about Brady tarnishing his legacy. Anyone feel that way?
May 12, 201511 yr Gotta admit, I'm pretty excited to see what Garoppolo can do. Really think they'll go 2-0 in Brady's absence. I'll take some of that action.
May 12, 201511 yr I'll take some of that action. Let's do it. Side note: Over/Under win total for the Patriots this year has been moved from 10.5 to 10 as a result of this, so in essence, no impact.
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