TOM TERRIBLE IS SUSPENDED!

When people actually read the report, as you and I have done, there is only one conclusion that can be made. To those who rely on the opinions of others to form their own opinion, do us all the favor and cease to comment on the topic.

Polly P wrote:

TB12 is gearing up for the appeal with support from some heavy hitters. The NFL won't know what hit them. No way he sits 4 games.

The NFL is not as obtuse as you are. They know exactly what Shady Brady is capable of (dishonesty is in his character), so they are prepared.

Please provide evidence of the dishonesty in his character. I won't hold my breath.

my god, a goober wrote:

Polly P wrote:

TB12 is gearing up for the appeal with support from some heavy hitters. The NFL won't know what hit them. No way he sits 4 games.

The NFL is not as obtuse as you are. They know exactly what Shady Brady is capable of (dishonesty is in his character), so they are prepared.

You must not have read my post above so let me repeat with clarification: please refrain from expressing your opinion if you didn't read the report, rely on Keith Olbermann for the creation of your thoughts/opinions, and are generally considered by people who know you as ignorant, intellectually lazy, and generally stupid. Thanks.

Olive Oil wrote:

my god, a goober wrote:

The NFL is not as obtuse as you are. They know exactly what Shady Brady is capable of (dishonesty is in his character), so they are prepared.

You must not have read my post above so let me repeat with clarification: please refrain from expressing your opinion if you didn't read the report, rely on Keith Olbermann for the creation of your thoughts/opinions, and are generally considered by people who know you as ignorant, intellectually lazy, and generally stupid. Thanks.

I just read the entire rebuttal to the Wells report, all 20K words. I have to say it's quite compelling. Now, there are no doubt probably some clever lawyer semantic tricks in there, but not enough to not have some serious doubts about the Wells report.

The problem is that Goodell is essentially the decider on the appeal. I doubt he is going to throw his buddy Wells under the bus. If Goodell accepts Brady's argument and concedes that the NFL's investigation was a hatchet job, he will essentially have to admit that the NFL he is the commissioner of is run by clowns, which would include him.

Funny that anyone who spends the time to read the report would come to the logical conclusion that Brady will do quite well in his appeal (assuming an impartial judge) and yet ESPN is still publishing its smear campaign drivel:

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/12888612/tom-brady-nflpa-cannot-win-appeal-filed-deflategate

Munson, along with most of ESPN, has no credibility but this is what the masses read and regurgitate. Sickening.

Olive Oil wrote:

Funny that anyone who spends the time to read the report would come to the logical conclusion that Brady will do quite well in his appeal (assuming an impartial judge) and yet ESPN is still publishing its smear campaign drivel:

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/12888612/tom-brady-nflpa-cannot-win-appeal-filed-deflategate

Munson, along with most of ESPN, has no credibility but this is what the masses read and regurgitate. Sickening.

Did Munson even read the rebuttal before writing that? He clearly couldn't have, because he did not address the rebuttal's points at all. He simply accepts Wells' logic and conclusions. Apparently it's not hard to be a legal analyst for ESPN.

Well the hearing is upon us next week and TB has thrown down the gauntlet. He will accept no suspension and nothing less than complete vindication. If Goodell fails to oblige, they'll be going to court at which point the NFL will be officially screwed. Good times.

Upon further review, the call in the Commissioner's Office has been reversed:

http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/sideline/wells-report-called-deeply-flawed-and-unreliable

The brojos seriously need to change the thread title to "Tom Terrific is NOT Suspended."

Polly P wrote:

Well the hearing is upon us next week and TB has thrown down the gauntlet. He will accept no suspension and nothing less than complete vindication. If Goodell fails to oblige, they'll be going to court at which point the NFL will be officially screwed. Good times.

Tommy Boy will get this tossed based on the Wells report. Goodie Goodell was a PR hack before he was anointed commissioner and he's in over his head. They give TB a four game suspension, and yet Adrian Peterson flogs his kids with a whip till they bleed and gets reinstated with little penalty. Justice is swerved.

So who's going to be the next commissioner?

coach d wrote:

Upon further review, the call in the Commissioner's Office has been reversed:

http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/sideline/wells-report-called-deeply-flawed-and-unreliable

Goodell has to go. Once again, he has proven to be completely incompetent in overseeing an investigation. AEI is the same outfit that successfully debunked the bountygate findings. You think Goodell would have been smart enough to let AEI or another objective body examine the Wells report first before acting on it. Get a second opinion. Now Goodell is screwed and in a no win situation he built for himself.

Does this mean the Patriots will their draft picks and $1M back?

Star wrote:

Does this mean the Patriots will their draft picks and $1M back?

If Goodell swallows his pride and admits in the Brady appeal that the Wells report is wrong and he rescinds the Brady punishment, then I don't know how he could leave the Patriots' punishment in place. The only reason to do so would be for the Patriots' perceived lack of cooperation.

They also "perceived" that they cheated, but we now know differently.

Polly P wrote:

They also "perceived" that they cheated, but we now know differently.

Hopefully there's a public hearing: "all rise as the court now hears from the witness, Giselle Bundchen."

Miss Bundchen: "I'm the only one to deflate Tommy, your honor."

The kangaroo court begins today. Will Goodell do the right thing and vacate the penalty, or is he willing to go to court?

Polly P wrote:

The kangaroo court begins today. Will Goodell do the right thing and vacate the penalty, or is he willing to go to court?

With all the high-priced legal talent in the board room, along with Sir Tom, and that useless hack Goodie Goodell, they'll likely hash out some face-saving deal for all. Nobody wants to kill the golden goose which is the NFL's reputation nor that of its marquee player.

It's really all about getting back and Belichek for his successes and attitude.

in the long run, much ado about nothing.