Tom Brady Suspension Upheld, Will Miss Season Opener Against Steelers

[polamalubeast]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has upheld the four-game suspension of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady over Deflategate.

In a ruling announced today, the league said Goodell has denied Brady’s appeal.

“NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell upheld today the four-game suspension imposed on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on May 11. Brady’s appeal ‎from that discipline was heard for more than ten hours on June 23,” the league’s statement said.

“In the opinion informing Brady that his appeal had been denied, Commissioner Goodell emphasized important new information disclosed by Brady and his representatives in connection with the hearing.

“On or shortly before March 6, the day that Tom Brady met with independent investigator Ted Wells and his colleagues, Brady directed that the cell phone he had used for the prior four months be destroyed. He did so even though he was aware that the investigators had requested access to text messages and other electronic information that had been stored on that phone. ‎During the four months that the cell phone was in use, Brady had exchanged nearly 10,000 text messages, none of which can now be retrieved from that device. The destruction of the cell phone was not disclosed until June 18, almost four months after the investigators had first sought electronic information from Brady.


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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/28/roger-goodell-upholds-tom-bradys-four-game-suspension/

[Steelman]

Wow! I certainly did not expect this to be upheld.

I don't think Roger grew a new pair of balls though, I think he'd rather face the federal court, if Tommy Boy decides to pursue that angle, over the league perception internally.

[Craic]

Holy crap . . .

Not only did Goodell uphold it, but he specified that after further evidence, Brady was in fact cheating, and new evidence supports it. "The commissioner found that Brady’s deliberate destruction of potentially relevant evidence went beyond a mere failure to cooperate in the investigation and supported a finding that he had sought to hide evidence of his own participation in the underlying scheme to alter the footballs."

[hawaiiansteeler]

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[tube517]

Didn't they get text messages from Richie Incognito's phone in the Bullying case?

[fansince'76]

Props to Goodell. I have a new respect for him now.

[ALLD]

From one dick to another. Remember, the commissioner gets almost double the salary of the highest paid player. Understand your place. Brady is just another dancing monkey.

[slippy]

who sends 83 texts a day??? (four months divided into 10,000)

[fansince'76]

After the ridiculous BS explanation for the "Deflator," I can't wait to see the mental gymnastics that are employed in an attempt to explain away the destroyed phone...

[Craic]

After the ridiculous BS explanation for the "Deflator," I can't wait to see the mental gymnastics that are employed in an attempt to explain away the destroyed phone...

By the team, or the fans? The fans have already started (http://www.footballsfuture.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=566418&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=435).

[vader29]

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[smokin3000gt]

Can anyone post some links to pats* message boards? I would love to see the heads explode and all their fans quit the NFL.

[fansince'76]

By the team, or the fans? The fans have already started (http://www.footballsfuture.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=566418&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=435).

By Brady's legal team. To my knowledge, it was the Patriots' lawyers that came up with the "Deflator" nonsense. I expect it from the fans, but it's really funny when it comes from some high-priced lawyer. If I'm Kraft, I'm looking for new representation, that's all I'll say...

[fansince'76]

Can anyone post some links to pats* message boards? I would love to see the heads explode and all their fans quit the NFL.

Patsfans.com is always good for a laugh...


if he destroyed his phone he would have gotten waay more than 4 games. that right there would have raised red flags about brady's role in all this. but wells makes no mention of this.

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/threads/stephen-a-smith-bradys-suspension-to-be-upheld-brady-destroyed-cell-phone.1121612/#post-4262418

:doh:

That's because the destruction of the cell wasn't revealed until June 18th, which was almost two months AFTER the Wells Report was released, you mook! :lol:

[TeeTee]

Gee whiz, so many in here were SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sure Goodell would reduce sentence or toss out all suspended games all together.

So much for the "Goodell is doing secret favors for Pats" conspiracy theories.

Just not true.

[tube517]

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[fansince'76]

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[fansince'76]

Gee whiz, so many in here were SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sure Goodell would reduce sentence or toss out all suspended games all together.

So much for the "Goodell is doing secret favors for Pats" conspiracy theories.

Just not true.

I am shocked - I was sure he was gonna get off. Glad I was wrong.

[smokin3000gt]

Gee whiz, so many in here were SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sure Goodell would reduce sentence or toss out all suspended games all together.

So much for the "Goodell is doing secret favors for Pats" conspiracy theories.

Just not true.

Yeah.. we were all waaay out of line. :rolleyes:

[86WARD]

Not over yet...lol.

[polamalubeast]

Report: Brady authorizes NFLPA to go to federal court


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/28/report-brady-authorizes-nflpa-to-go-to-federal-court/

[SteelerFanInStl]

Not over yet...lol.

I agree but this is definitely good news. The added revelation of Brady destroying his cell phone definitely puts a damper on his defense also if he decides to take this to court. An innocent man doesn't destroy his phone.

[fansince'76]

Not over yet...lol.

Agreed, but it was nice to see Goodell get it right for a change, regardless of the final outcome.

[j-d-s]

I agree but this is definitely good news. The added revelation of Brady destroying his cell phone definitely puts a damper on his defense also if he decides to take this to court. An innocent man doesn't destroy his phone.

Not just that. Destroying a phone may be coincidence. But destroying a phone which the investigator asked to analyze shortly before the investigator arrives does not leave much room for doubt.

[fansince'76]

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[stillers4me]

Statement from the Patriots on Goodell ruling



Tuesday, July 28, 2015 6:00 PM EDT


By New England Patriots

@patriots (http://twitter.com/patriots)

STATEMENT FROM THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
"We are extremely disappointed in today’s ruling by Commissioner Goodell. We cannot comprehend the league’s position in this matter. Most would agree that the penalties levied originally were excessive and unprecedented, especially in light of the fact that the league has no hard evidence of wrongdoing. We continue to unequivocally believe in and support Tom Brady (http://www.patriots.com/team/players/roster/tom-brady). We also believe that the laws of science continue to underscore the folly of this entire ordeal. Given all of this, it is incomprehensible as to why the league is attempting to destroy the reputation of one of its greatest players and representatives."

http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/07/28/statement-patriots-goodell-ruling

[fansince'76]

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Yeah, he destroyed his phone and this is the first we are hearing of it, the day his appeal is upheld. Totally non-bias reporting right there, not a planted story from an NFL source at all.

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/threads/stephen-a-smith-bradys-suspension-to-be-upheld-brady-destroyed-cell-phone.1121612/#post-4262424


It doesn't matter. The same things from yesterday still hold true: no way Brady ordered a ball boy to deflate footballs a miniscule amount in the bathroom. Did. Not. Happen.

Science. It's not called the ideal Gas LAW for no reason.

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/threads/stephen-a-smith-bradys-suspension-to-be-upheld-brady-destroyed-cell-phone.1121612/page-2#post-4262448

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I am assuming that TB12 did not destroy his cell phone.

I am assuming that Wells was unable to covertly retrieve messages from TB12's phone and he is concluding that he destroyed his phone. The NFL is taking what Wells said as gospel.

I am assuming that TB12 is sharpening his sword.

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/threads/stephen-a-smith-bradys-suspension-to-be-upheld-brady-destroyed-cell-phone.1121612/page-2#post-4262459

:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

[tube517]

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[stillers4me]

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[jb500ex]

I always thought jets fans were the worst I now officially change that to pats fans

[TD's & Beer]

2 words

Jimmy Garappolo!


ha ha

suck it Pats lovers trolls

can I get an Amen?

[steelreserve]

I always thought jets fans were the worst I now officially change that to pats fans


Naw, Seahawks fans are the worst. Patriots fans are #2. These days they're mostly just pathetic, but hey, I'll never pass up a chance to kick a dog when it's down.

I was eating lunch when I saw the news on my phone, and it made me do such a sudden guffaw I nearly snorted half a pastrami sandwich out my nose.

[fansince'76]

Naw, Seahawks fans are the worst.

YER JUST A WHINNY 49ER FAN!

:chuckle:

[TD's & Beer]

I was eating lunch when I saw the news on my phone, and it made me do such a sudden guffaw I nearly snorted half a pastrami sandwich out my nose.

I was sitting in a bar when I watched the announcement with my bartendress, who is a huge Pats fan... and she's in my fantasy league!

same time as Bell got his suspension reduced!

I think she hates me even more now, after my yapping....she turned the TV off!

ha ha

[Craic]

Just heard WHY Brady received four games as a sentence.

According to Goodell in his ruling, Brady is compared to a PED offender hurting the integrity of the game by using other methods to enhance his abilities. So, the suspension for first time PED violation is . . . 4 games. Brady's? 4 games. That logic actually makes a whole lot of sense.

[TD's & Beer]

just reading the Pats boards


Every step of the way this shit sandwich just keeps getting fatter and fatter.


http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=70085&page=3

[polamalubeast]

Some patriots fan on twitter are also upset of the reduction of the suspension of Bell.

[slippy]

what a P.O.S. official statement by the pats* !!! please contrast with colbert's statement about bell's suspension ...

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2015/7/28/9061181/steelers-gm-kevin-colberts-statement-on-leveon-bells-suspension

[steelreserve]

Just heard WHY Brady received four games as a sentence.

According to Goodell in his ruling, Brady is compared to a PED offender hurting the integrity of the game by using other methods to enhance his abilities. So, the suspension for first time PED violation is . . . 4 games. Brady's? 4 games. That logic actually makes a whole lot of sense.


Yeah, all these people going "OMG GREG HARDY ONLY GOT 4 GAMES HOW CAN BRADY GET 4 GAMES OMFG!!!!" are idiots. Of course something that affects the game itself is going to get a relatively harsher penalty than what you do off the field. Tom Brady can go manipulate all the balls he wants in his free time and I couldn't care less. That's a lifestyle choice. Cheating IN THE GAME should be punished more severely. Just like it's not ILLEGAL to be on a baseball game, but if you do it while you're a professional baseball player, you bet you're getting banned.

I personally could do without all the BS penalties for off-the-field conduct. There are people in charge of that already, and they're called the police. Suspending people every time they get arrested doesn't do anything to change the image of the league or stop the behavior. They've been dong it for 10 years now and everything is the same, because out of 1,500-odd players, a couple dozen a year are just going to do some stupid shit. If anything, the suspensions draw MORE attention to bad behavior, because every time someone puts a foot wrong, it's a media frenzy of omg omg omg omg omg how many games is he going to get, omg omg is the league saying ______ is worse than domestic violence omg.

If I killed Goodell and became the new commissioner (pretty sure that's how it works), the first thing I would do is say there is going to be no more league discipline for off-the-field stuff; that is between you and the cops, and the league just is not interested because sticking your nose in it only makes it worse.

[ALLD]

Bell got his reduced because he admitted he screwed up, Brady still thinks he did nothing wrong and is trying to beat the rap on a technicality.

[polamalubeast]

Buzz: Brady Losing Respect Around NFL


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2533429-insider-buzz-many-around-nfl-losing-respect-for-brady-due-to-handling-of-appeal

[stillers4me]

Props to Goodell. I have a new respect for him now.

Because if anybody knows about destroying evidence, it's Goodell.

[TD's & Beer]

for all you kids out there, Twitter is bubbling

http://www.kappit.com/img/pics/201505_1055_debcf_sm.jpg

[vindrow]

It looks like Goodell and the NFL are trying to beat Brady to the punch and filed suit against Brady in federal court in NYC to uphold the suspension.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/nfl-hopes-brady-lawsuit-heard-ny-not-minnesota-article-1.2307094

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25252540/report-nfl-requests-nyc-court-to-uphold-tom-brady-appeal-ruling

[Butch]

Gee whiz, so many in here were SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sure Goodell would reduce sentence or toss out all suspended games all together.

So much for the "Goodell is doing secret favors for Pats" conspiracy theories.

Just not true.

1st of all yes I give props to Goodell for doing the right thing when I never ever expected it.

As for the Pats conspiracy tell me again how Shawn Peyton got suspended a year but Belicheat didn't. Tell me how fair spygate punishment was. While we are at it tell me how come Ben didn't get to be around the team or Steeler facilities on allegations while Brady can and Bens suspension was for 6 and reduced to 4 but Brady's was 4 all along.

But yeah other than that there was no reason to believe there was any pats favoritism.

[katmandu]

who sends 83 texts a day??? (four months divided into 10,000)A Drama Mama that's who.

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Some patriots fan on twitter are also upset of the reduction of the suspension of Bell.Karma is a bitch isn;t it ! LOL !

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Cheating IN THE GAME should be punished more severely.

Just like it's not ILLEGAL to be on a baseball game, but if you do it while you're a professional baseball player, you bet you're getting banned.Look what happened to Pete Rose !

[86WARD]

I agree with @steelreserve...the people comparing Hardy to Brady don't get it. Brady tarnished the game...more than once...and didn't cooperate with the investigation. Hardy got 4 games for off the field "hi jinx" and let's not forget, Hardy was also suspended significant time in 2014...to the tune of 15 games? The #ShadyBrady fans out there seem to overlook that...

[salamander]

Gotta admit...I am totally and completely shocked that Goodell upheld the suspension (and reduced Bell's.) What I'm NOT surprised about is that Brady destroyed his phone. Not sure what will happen in court, but the NFL definitely surprised me today.

[stillers4me]

As for the Pats conspiracy tell me again how Shawn Peyton got suspended a year but Belicheat didn't. Tell me how fair spygate punishment was. While we are at it tell me how come Ben didn't get to be around the team or Steeler facilities on allegations while Brady can and Bens suspension was for 6 and reduced to 4 but Brady's was 4 all along.
If I recall correctly, Ben was allowed to attend training camp and the preseason games. He wasn't allowed at the facility or contact with the team during the 4 game suspension, which what I assume will happen to Brady*.

Brady* is acting like a little bitch (he is a little bitch and everybody knows it) because he feels entitled as "the face of the NFL".

Ben took his punishment like a man, even if he didn't agree with it. He shouldered the blame for the entire incident like a man....and let that girl get on with her life while his reputation was ruined and his career nearly destroyed. Then he did everything Goodell and the Rooney's expected of him and then some. He never, ever once has said anything negative about Goodell or his punishment since the day it came down and it has taken years to rebuild the goodwill between him and the fans. You can tell by every word that comes out of his mouth that he is grateful for getting a second chance.

Ben is much more mature and a bigger man than Brady* will ever be.

[Vis]

I still think he could get an injunction from Judge Doty delaying the suspension

[Butch]

If I recall correctly, Ben was allowed to attend training camp and the preseason games. He wasn't allowed at the facility or contact with the team during the 4 game suspension, which what I assume will happen to Brady*.

Brady* is acting like a little bitch (he is a little bitch and everybody knows it) because he feels entitled as "the face of the NFL".

Ben took his punishment like a man, even if he didn't agree with it. He shouldered the blame for the entire incident like a man....and let that girl get on with her life while his reputation was ruined and his career nearly destroyed. Then he did everything Goodell and the Rooney's expected of him and then some. He never, ever once has said anything negative about Goodell or his punishment since the day it came down and it has taken years to rebuild the goodwill between him and the fans. You can tell by every word that comes out of his mouth that he is grateful for getting a second chance.

Ben is much more mature and a bigger man than Brady* will ever be.

Yes Ben was allowed to practice and pre-season, but then was not allowed to use the team facilities or even communicate with the team, but I don't think the same is going on with Shady Brady but I could be wrong. Everything I have read says nothing of him being banded from using team facilities or communicating with the team.

Everything else I agree with Ben is the better QB in all areas both on and off the field.

[86WARD]

I like how Patriots fans are now pulling out the Rapelisberger crap...lol.

[Craic]

If I recall correctly, Ben was allowed to attend training camp and the preseason games. He wasn't allowed at the facility or contact with the team during the 4 game suspension, which what I assume will happen to Brady*.

Brady* is acting like a little bitch (he is a little bitch and everybody knows it) because he feels entitled as "the face of the NFL".

Ben took his punishment like a man, even if he didn't agree with it. He shouldered the blame for the entire incident like a man....and let that girl get on with her life while his reputation was ruined and his career nearly destroyed. Then he did everything Goodell and the Rooney's expected of him and then some. He never, ever once has said anything negative about Goodell or his punishment since the day it came down and it has taken years to rebuild the goodwill between him and the fans. You can tell by every word that comes out of his mouth that he is grateful for getting a second chance.

Ben is much more mature and a bigger man than Brady* will ever be.

This.

As disgusting as the incident with Ben was, the fact of the matter is he learned he needed to grow up, and he did. That four game suspension and whatever else he went through during that time was literally the turning point in his maturity. Had Goodell (or, as I still refer to him when it comes to the Pats* spying scandal, Good-deal) actually did something other than a slap on the wrist the first time the Pats* cheated, maybe Brady would have learned from it.

[steelreserve]

I still think he could get an injunction from Judge Doty delaying the suspension

Not anymore he can't .. the reason why the NFL filed a lawsuit preemptively is to ensure the venue would be New York, not Minnesota. So that door is shut.



I like how Patriots fans are now pulling out the Rapelisberger crap...lol.

What do you expect from morons?

Street crime is different from cheating within the game. The league has no business being involved in the former and getting into it was a stupid move from the start.

No matter how irritating the Patriots fans' whining gets, remember: This is what they are spending their offseason doing instead of celebrating. That will put a smile right back on your face.

[86WARD]

I totally expect it... You know...cause Ben was convicted and all...

[fansince'76]

Some patriots fan on twitter are also upset of the reduction of the suspension of Bell.


I like how Patriots fans are now pulling out the Rapelisberger crap...lol.

Yo, Pats fans...

http://assets.diylol.com/hfs/086/3a7/903/resized/shaq-gg-ass-taste-meme-generator-tell-me-how-my-ass-taste-fbfc8e.jpg

[HollywoodSteel]

I totally expect it... You know...cause Ben was convicted and all...

Well, he didn't have to be convicted. Being charged with the crime is enough to justify a suspension... err wait, Ben was never even charged with a crime. Never mind.