NFL: Brady suspension reinstated

[Scandale du Jour]

First 3 out of 4 games at home at least. I'm sure Jimmy G can handle it.

I guess I will have to buy a Jimmy G jersey when I go to Foxboro for the home opener

 

[Sakicfan]

Berman got blasted in the ruling. If the case goes back to him, I doubt he goes against the court of appeal. Brady can't do nothing except sit out for these 4 games.

Bottom line is the NFLPA agreed to give Goodell full power. It's dumb and I hate it, but they are the ones responsible for this. And it's not as if a situation like that has not happened before (see the Bountygate and Sean Payton being suspended for a full year).

 

[Shockmaster]

Those of you upset over Goodell's power, just remember the NFLPA agreed to it during the last CBA negociation.

 

[TNT87]

Uh-oh even more Patriot fans are going to boycott the first round now!

 

[Gene Parmesan]

First 3 out of 4 games at home at least. I'm sure Jimmy G can handle it.

Don't count on it.

 

[The Dangly One]

Those of you upset over Goodell's power, just remember the NFLPA agreed to it during the last CBA negociation.

I think everyone is well aware, doesn't mean everyone has to go along with his ridiculous ruling though.

I really wish they would just settle for 2 and move on. I think Brady would take two games as long as the wording in the ruling said the 2 games was for destroying the cell phone

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

On a Patriots message board, someone posted a Tweet. But it doesn't seem to be accurate.

From what I can tell, it does go back to him, but he's instructed to confirm the suspension. And while he had other issues, or something like that, the appeals court took care of that too. Not sure what Brady's options are now.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

From what I can tell, it does go back to him, but he's instructed to confirm the suspension. And while he had other issues, or something like that, the appeals court took care of that too. Not sure what Brady's options are now.

Spit in Goddell's face, wave "C-F-L" with his hands and retire from the NFL

 

[GKJ]

Man, I was wondering when we could talk about deflategate again

 

[Soliloquy of a Dogge]

#DoNotFreeTomBrady

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[mouser]

I imagine the next step will be the PA filing for an en banc review by the appeals court. That's where the case is heard by all of the judges of the second circuit rather then just a panel of three.

Odds of getting an en banc review approved are pretty low, but the appeals court overturning the lower court ruling and the three judge panel not being unanimous in their ruling are factors that would increase the possibility of getting it heard before the full court.

 

[CDJ]

Figured it would go this way after the last court day.

Whatever it keeps Brady fresh, welcome to the spin zone

 

[Voight]

The NFLPA and Brady can petition for a re-hearing in front of the same panel then the entire 2nd Circuit Court or take their appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. They would have to request a stay of Brady's suspension during the appeal.

The NFL has the option to implement the full suspension or attempt to reach a settlement and avoid further appeals.

The "next step"

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Haha.

 

[RockLobster]

There's one judge who didn't agree with his two colleagues

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/04/25/second-circuits-chief-judge-would-have-scrapped-brady-appeal-based-in-part-on-stickum-rules/

 

[Voight]

Why are you pissed? I can understand Pats fans being upset but as a neutral this has no bearing on me. The NFL wasn't going to take this L lying down so I'm not surprised at this.

Brady was never found to be guilty, and the NFL is treating its model franchise/player / one of its best players like complete ****.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

As a Patriots fan, this is great news.

Nothing like Tom Brady with a big chip on his shoulder making it rain TDs on the football field.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Brady was never found to be guilty, and the NFL is treating its model franchise/player / one of its best players like complete ****.

How? They are doing what the NHLPA granted them in the CBAa. Pretty open and closed for me.

 

[John Price]

Ridiculous

 

[Hasbro]

Time for Jimmy G to begin his ascension to top QB in the league

Or show well for a few games and get some other team to over spend on him.

 

[RockLobster]

How? They are doing what the NHLPA granted them in the CBAa. Pretty open and closed for me.

It could have something to do with the opinion that this should have been treated as an equipment violation, with an $8k fine, not a suspension.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

How? They are doing what the NHLPA granted them in the CBAa. Pretty open and closed for me.

I know Donnie Fehr is a powerful guy, but I don't think he has that kind of influence.

 

[Soliloquy of a Dogge]

As a Patriots fan, this is great news.

Nothing like Tom Brady with a big chip on his shoulder making it rain TDs on the football field.

Tom Brady #****TheNFL redemption tour part II?

All for it. Worked out wonderful the last time.

 

[Voight]

How? They are doing what the NHLPA granted them in the CBAa. Pretty open and closed for me.

It could have something to do with the opinion that this should have been treated as an equipment violation, with an $8k fine, not a suspension.

This, and just because they "can" do it, doesn't mean they "have" to. They "could have" thrown the book at Ray Rice, but gave him a paltry 2 game suspension.

 

[CDJ]

Gonna be interesting to see how Jimmy G does. If he holds his own he'll have some good trade value across the league