I think we need some experiments to see just how much difference a half pound of pressure makes. Otherwise we have "deflated balls are the reason Pattiots lead the league in won coin tosses" and the like.

Lol, I realize you are quite a bit older than me. But I didn't realize you haven't actually thrown or caught or kicked a ball for the amount of years that we differ in age.


But. Ok.


Keep on truck'n



Or whatever you used to say back in the day.

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Lol, I realize you are quite a bit older than me. But I didn't realize you haven't actually thrown or caught or kicked a ball for the amount of years that we differ in age.


But. Ok.


Keep on truck'n



Or whatever you used to say back in the day.

Half a pound of psi makes no discernable difference, but we need some experts to weigh in because you certainly won't take my word for it. Of course we also know that professional football referees who handle the balls hundreds of times per game couldn't tell a difference, but what do they know?

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“An empty vessel makes the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers.”. - Plato

Half a pound of psi makes no discernable difference, but we need some experts to weigh in because you certainly won't take my word for it. Of course we also know that professional football referees who handle the balls hundreds of times per game couldn't tell a difference, but what do they know?

 

Or we can be like the Pats and use an "expert" that is paid for by the Kraft organization....the guy that all Pats fans are pointing to that there was nothing wrong with the psi. 

 

No bias there, right?

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Or we can be like the Pats and use an "expert" that is paid for by the Kraft organization....the guy that all Pats fans are pointing to that there was nothing wrong with the psi. 

 

No bias there, right?

 

All it'd take for me to say it made no difference is for Robert Kraft to pay me about $500k.

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I was wrong about Trent Baalke. 

Goodell issued his response to Tom Brady and the NFLPA.  Basically it says:

 

Go back and reread the CBA, chumps. 

 

I reject your idiotic calls for recusing myself.  See above.

 

Tommy B better have some substantial new evidence to add to this case or he'll get bounced out on his rear.

 

See you on 6-23 and then again on 10-15, Tom!

 

 

 

 

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Goodell issued his response to Tom Brady and the NFLPA.  Basically it says:

 

Go back and reread the CBA, chumps. 

 

I reject your idiotic calls for recusing myself.  See above.

 

Tommy B better have some substantial new evidence to add to this case or he'll get bounced out on his rear.

 

See you on 6-23 and then again on 10-15, Tom!

 

I'm still thinking that there will be some adjustment made to the penalty handed out to Brady when all is said and done.  If it doesn't happen with Goodell via the appeals process, there's a strong probability Brady and the NFLPA will seek a review from a federal mediator. 

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Never argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

So, the Wells report was bad science and all the evidence is circumstantial, but they're gonna roll over for the good of the league? Like everything else emanating from Foxboro, this doesn't pass the smell test. More likely Kraft got put in his place by Goodell and the other owners during his "back channel" discussions.

Dewthemathis really tried, lol, but it was obvious what had been done. This just solidifies that.

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I'm still thinking that there will be some adjustment made to the penalty handed out to Brady when all is said and done.  If it doesn't happen with Goodell via the appeals process, there's a strong probability Brady and the NFLPA will seek a review from a federal mediator. 

 

This is exactly what will happen.  They will forum shop to Dotty's court.

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This is exactly what will happen.  They will forum shop to Dotty's court.

 

On what basis? The CBA clearly allows Goodell his role as "judge". I don't see that federal court has any standing. This is not similar to previous cases - of domestic violence or personal conduct.

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The sun's not yellow, it's chicken.

Doggone right, I'm the boss.  Even if I'm judge, I can still call myself as a witness.

 

I do as I please.  This is MY world.

 

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"You do your own thing in your own time. You should be proud."

Doggone right, I'm the boss. Even if I'm judge, I can still call myself as a witness.


I do as I please. This is MY world.

If the players didn't like it then they shouldn't have agreed to it in the CBA.

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"Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry, he's a mile away and barefoot."

Doggone right, I'm the boss.  Even if I'm judge, I can still call myself as a witness.

 

I do as I please.  This is MY world.

 

Why does McMahon walk like he is carrying around the largest set ever?

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What in the Wide Wide World of Sports is agoin' on here???

I don't anticipate a reduction.  On what basis?  

 

The bottom line is Tom Brady had a system of tampering with footballs.  His agents were caught at it, with video evidence.  He was implicated by the texts.  He then lied to investigators, a very serious matter.  The Wells Report makes it clear that he lied.  And, he did not cooperate, refusing to turn over physical evidence. 

 

What could possibly happen in his appeal that makes the NFL ignore all of the above?  Nothing.  How could Goodell even justify say a 2-game reduction?  "We decided it wasn't too serious after all.  Tom said he was sorry and it won't happen again."

 

No, Tom isn't going to say he's sorry.  Neither is Goodell.  Tom will go to the grave denying that he's a cheat and a liar.  He will likely waste additional months and millions trying to find a sympathetic arbiter, Federal judge, or Congressional Committee.  The circus could last all summer. 

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I don't anticipate a reduction. On what basis?


The bottom line is Tom Brady had a system of tampering with footballs. His agents were caught at it, with video evidence. He was implicated by the texts. He then lied to investigators, a very serious matter. The Wells Report makes it clear that he lied. And, he did not cooperate, refusing to turn over physical evidence.


What could possibly happen in his appeal that makes the NFL ignore all of the above? Nothing. How could Goodell even justify say a 2-game reduction? "We decided it wasn't too serious after all. Tom said he was sorry and it won't happen again."


No, Tom isn't going to say he's sorry. Neither is Goodell. Tom will go to the grave denying that he's a cheat and a liar. He will likely waste additional months and millions trying to find a sympathetic arbiter, Federal judge, or Congressional Committee. The circus could last all summer.

Goodell has left the door open for Brady to come clean. If he decides to cooperate once and for all, hands over his phone, and admits wrong doing he'll have the opportunity to have his suspension reduced.

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"Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry, he's a mile away and barefoot."

I don't anticipate a reduction. On what basis?


The bottom line is Tom Brady had a system of tampering with footballs. His agents were caught at it, with video evidence. He was implicated by the texts. He then lied to investigators, a very serious matter. The Wells Report makes it clear that he lied. And, he did not cooperate, refusing to turn over physical evidence.


What could possibly happen in his appeal that makes the NFL ignore all of the above? Nothing. How could Goodell even justify say a 2-game reduction? "We decided it wasn't too serious after all. Tom said he was sorry and it won't happen again."


No, Tom isn't going to say he's sorry. Neither is Goodell. Tom will go to the grave denying that he's a cheat and a liar. He will likely waste additional months and millions trying to find a sympathetic arbiter, Federal judge, or Congressional Committee. The circus could last all summer.

Wait a mimute,, I'm starting to get confused here.


Did Brady have the balls deflated because that's the way he liked the feel of it for passing?


Or,,

was it the Pats cheating because it caused less fumbling for RBs?


Or,,

was Tom Brady intentionally cheating for the sole purpose of his RBs?


I've heard all the fumbling stats used (legitimate),,, but I'd believe the QB want the footballs to his liking.


Idk man

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Wait a mimute,, I'm starting to get confused here.


Did Brady have the balls deflated because that's the way he liked the feel of it for passing?


Or,,

was it the Pats cheating because it caused less fumbling for RBs?


Or,,

was Tom Brady intentionally cheating for the sole purpose of his RBs?


I've heard all the fumbling stats used (legitimate),,, but I'd believe the QB want the footballs to his liking.


Idk man

What specific advantage he was targeting is immaterial. Whether it was for his advantage, his team mates advantage, or all of the above doesn't lessen the fact that he was found to be actively cheating.

 

4 games is hardly a penalty considering his violation of the rules were part of the process that ultimately ended with Brady getting a superbowl win. I don't think Goodell will lessen the suspension.

 

What kind of deterrent would it be if you get caught cheating during a successful superbowl run and then the commissioner lets you off with a slap on the wrist?

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Brady won't admit wrongdoing to get back 2 games, or even 4 games.  He didn't do anything wrong, remember? For him it's about legacy, but that's completely out of his control now.  More posturing isn't going to change the perception or the reality.

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Brady won't admit wrongdoing to get back 2 games, or even 4 games.  He didn't do anything wrong, remember? For him it's about legacy, but that's completely out of his control now.  More posturing isn't going to change the perception or the reality.

Even if he admits, it's an integrity issue. The union might give some rhetoric to begin with, but they won't press the issue. They will be fine with the 4 game suspension.

 

He cheated, got caught, and has a superbowl ring to show for it. If Goodell reduces the suspension, he is just telling the league that cheating isn't a big deal as long as you get a ring.

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Even if he admits, it's an integrity issue. The union might give some rhetoric to begin with, but they won't press the issue. They will be fine with the 4 game suspension.

 

He cheated, got caught, and has a superbowl ring to show for it. If Goodell reduces the suspension, he is just telling the league that cheating isn't a big deal as long as you get a ring.

 

Yeah, if he gets it reduced I hope Bortles cheats and gets us a Super Bowl Ring.  Then he'll just have to admit it, and we'll have to play Henne for two games (which is cruel and unusual punishment far worse than the Patriots are getting, but I digress)

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I was wrong about Trent Baalke. 

Brady won't admit wrongdoing to get back 2 games, or even 4 games.  He didn't do anything wrong, remember? 

You're absolutely right.  Any confession now would have to be twofold; not only cheating, but lying to cover it up and he's far to arrogant to ever do that.  I honestly believe this guy would sit out a full year before admitting he ever did anything wrong.

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