Brady and his agent pretty much have to appeal - in order to save face. He'll initially lose that appeal, as it's before Goodell or his designee (more probably). Gee, I wonder how that will turn out.

 

Brady and the Patriots then have the option of going to Federal court. That would be a big deal. Not sure of the time frame involved. Could it get heard before opening day or would it take months and months and months?

 

What I find interesting is that if it goes to Federal court part of discovery would require, from what I've read, that Brady turn over the phone text info. If he didn't want to for the Wells investigation why would he do so for a federal law suit? I assumed the phone had incriminating texts. How would be avoid that information from coming out? My dog ate my phone?

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