Quote:The punishment for supposed tampering is a fine.  The team was fined.  That was the proper scope of the punishment.

 

The truth is, there was no proof of Brady's involvement as a result of the investigation, no matter what you believe his involvement was.  Facts are facts.

 

That's what made the conclusion of Wells so laughable.  He didn't prove involvement, but stated so anyway.

 

At the end of the day, it's clear there is no "smoking gun" that links it to Brady.  But this is not a criminal trial.  "Beyond a reasonable doubt" is not nessary here...  

 

But we know where each other stands.  

 

I respect your perspective on this.  I just disagree with the outcome here.  In my mind it's clear.  But your point is true.  There is no smoking gun.

 

But I'm telling you, I can't stand the fact that the Patriots have dodged yet another bullet.

 

As for Goodell, it's clear he bungled this entire thing.  It's a total cluster job, and lets face it...  EVERYONE loses.  

 

Loser---Patriot reputation

Loser---Brady's reputation

Loser---NFL Reputation

Loser---Goodell's reputation...

 

I mean, seriously, nobody comes out of this looking good.  Nobody.

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