NFL upholds Brady's 4 game suspension

[Nightman]

Can't imagine getting more than 4 games for deflating footballs. Not sure 4 games fit the crime probably should have only been 2 games.

He conspired to destroy evidence and didn't cooperate with the investigation, something he is required to do under the CBA.

That is worth every bit of 4 games itself, let alone the cheating.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Not just about the footballs though. It's about obstructing the investigation. That, IMO, is what has really pissed off the NFL. They don't want players getting the idea that they can simply ignore the NFL in situation such as this.

 

[slick325]

Not a Brady sympathizer or Pats supporter but I still think that the NFLPA needs to fight hard to take the decision making out of the Commissioner's hands. These matters should be decided by a truly independent individual that is compensated by both the NFL and NFLPA equally. The arbitrary and capricious decisions made by the Commissioner and his Office are frustrating and perplexing. There is no precedence for the Brady suspension. They randomly assign game suspensions and fines when it comes to Personal Conduct, etc.

 

[Fletch]

Lucky he only got 4 games. Shouldah got a year to the hiding evidence.

Brady is taking this to federal court. Lol Wonder if the cheater will win?

 

[Staubacher]

Not just about the footballs though. It's about obstructing the investigation. That, IMO, is what has really pissed off the NFL. They don't want players getting the idea that they can simply ignore the NFL in situation such as this.

Patriots have done it to the tune of 4 Superbowls

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Patriots have done it to the tune of 4 Superbowls

But not this time.

 

[Fletch]

Can't imagine getting more than 4 games for deflating footballs. Not sure 4 games fit the crime probably should have only been 2 games.

Probably because game and personal integrity matters. Looks pretty bad when you have to lie about your destroyed phone. Had he come clean, two games would make sense. But Brady felt infallible.

 

[DallasEast]

Patriot fans living rooms after the suspension was uphelded​

 

[JoeKing]

Im actually kindof looking forward to seeing Garapollo

Me too... seeing him get sacked by Hardy and company.

 

[DFWJC]

I'm surprised....thought for sure he'd be on the field vs Dallas.
But the phone destruction probably ended his chances.
Duh

 

[strongarmqb]

So his first game back is against Dallas?

 

[reddyuta]

Next step... Lawsuit

It won't be overturned IMO.

 

[Nightman]

Not a Brady sympathizer or Pats supporter but I still think that the NFLPA needs to fight hard to take the decision making out of the Commissioner's hands. These matters should be decided by a truly independent individual that is compensated by both the NFL and NFLPA equally. The arbitrary and capricious decisions made by the Commissioner and his Office are frustrating and perplexing. There is no precedence for the Brady suspension. They randomly assign game suspensions and fines when it comes to Personal Conduct, etc.

That is all negotiated during the CBA talks. It is completely legal and valid.

The commissioner absolutely has the power to punish on-field violations. There is not a lot of precedence for this type of violation to begin with.

 

[blindzebra]

Can't imagine getting more than 4 games for deflating footballs. Not sure 4 games fit the crime probably should have only been 2 games.

It wasn't for deflating footballs, it was for not cooperating.

 

[lkelly]

Brady's next cameo appearance.

 

[Nightman]

So his first game back is against Dallas?

Nope. They have an early bye week. He will be back Oct 18th.

 

[DoctorChicken]

So his first game back is against Dallas?

They have a week 4 bye which does not count against the suspension, so no, he'll be required to miss the Dallas game.

 

[Fletch]

So his first game back is against Dallas?

No. He plays next week against the Colts.

 

[DallasEast]

So his first game back is against Dallas?

Nope. The following week versus Indianapolis.

 

[DallasEast]

It wasn't for deflating footballs, it was for not cooperating.

Exactly. That was my opinion from day one.