Quote:It seems pretty simple to me. Yeah, the NFLPA signed the CBA, and in my mind left it way too vague. However, the NFL has done a terrible job of adhering to both the 'law of the shop' and the 'fair and consistent' parts of general collective bargaining guidelines. Seems to me you can have it both ways by doing a better job of setting consistent standards for conduct, communicating them clearly, and enforcing them in a less arbitrary manner.  I just hope the NFL sucks it up,cleans up their act,  and doesn't appeal this. 

 

Well said. This wasn't about if Brady cheated; it's about a process (or lack thereof). Once the NFL establishes clear and consistent guidelines the courts will start backing the NFL.

 

And don't expect the owners to be too mad with Goodell. His job is to have people mad at him rather than taking it out on people like Shad Khan.

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