Ted William's frozen head Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I actually prefer the idea of turning him into a brown stain in NE. :-) Hope springs eternal.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I wonder if this impacts a Dareus suspension at all... Why, was he cheating during that drag race with Hughes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I know you've done worse. You get the point though. My grammar is impeccable, sir. Impeccable. I have never come close to writing a Ford Pinto of sentence structure like you just did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Why, was he cheating during that drag race with Hughes? He underinflated the tires on Hughes car to gain an advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Why, was he cheating during that drag race with Hughes? Every league imposed punishment has some correlation, regardless of the crime. Idk if it will hve a direct impact, but you have to think Dareus would not be facing any more than Brady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awwufelloff Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I think this is a hefty fine. Not sure how anyone can say otherwise. 4 games which is technically 5 with the Bye week in which Brady can't practice with the team. 1 million and a 1st rounder which is a huge fine in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I am of mixed emotions about this. On one hand I am disgusted that somebody who has been caught cheating in a premeditated fashion as this....and who didn't comply fully with the investigators, gets only a 1/4 of a year ban. On the other hand I understand that in a PED riddled sport where cheating is somewhat commonplace, the penalties for cheating are lower than what should be appropriate.....and at least Brady's reputation and legacy are permantly damaged. Good on the NFL for coming down hard.....but shame on them for allowing a system where cheating is treated as an unfortunate byproduct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I think this is a hefty fine. Not sure how anyone can say otherwise. 4 games which is technically 5 with the Bye week in which Brady can't practice with the team. 1 million and a 1st rounder which is a huge fine in itself. I was under the impression that Brady could practice during the bye. Anyone know for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 My grammar is impeccable, sir. Impeccable. I have never come close to writing a Ford Pinto of sentence structure like you just did. Well if you were a computer programmer like me, the sentence makes perfect sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Well if you were a computer programmer like me, the sentence makes perfect sense. I am a computer programmer. But not like you, apparently. I seem to be a literate one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) My grammar is impeccable, sir. Impeccable. I have never come close to writing a Ford Pinto of sentence structure like you just did. Ford Pinto? I guess you've never driven a Trabant. Edited May 12, 2015 by Stopthepain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 2nd best birthday present i got Happy, happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I am a computer programmer. But not like you, apparently. I seem to be a literate one. You got me there. Cowboy coder. And to your question about practice. He can unless it has been otherwise noted that he is banned from all team related activities which it doesn't seem he has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I can't wait to see the league's reaction when they catch Tom practicing with the team on their bye week before his suspension is over.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 The punishment is excessive all the way around- Too many games Too big a fine Loss of draft picks wasn't needed at all This will only serve to motivate brady to come back and win the super bowl that much more next year. With no one really to stand in their way, I can see that happening too. LOL. This from the guy who posts about all the virtues of Iran and ranted for pages upon end about how unfairly Jerry Sandusky was being treated. How could I guess you'd be on the wrong side of this too? Will you be rooting for Brady so you can say "See I told you so"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's in My Blood Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I'm not surprised at the penalty, but strongly believe it should have been at least 6 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 This can't help Brady's appeal. It's his agent's statement. "The discipline is ridiculous and has no legitimate basis. In my opinion, this outcome was pre-determined; there was no fairness in the Wells investigation whatsoever. There is no evidence that Tom directed footballs be set at pressures below the allowable limits. In fact, the evidence shows Tom clearly emphasized that footballs be set at pressures within the rules. Tom also cooperated with the investigation and answered every question presented to him. The Wells Report presents significant evidence, however, that the NFL lacks standards or protocols with respect to its handling of footballs prior to games; this is not the fault of Tom or the Patriots. The report also presents significant evidence the NFL participated with the Colts in some type of pre-AFC Championship Game planning regarding the footballs. This fact may raise serious questions about the integrity of the games we view on Sundays. We will appeal, and if the hearing officer is completely independent and neutral, I am very confident the Wells Report will be exposed as an incredibly frail exercise in fact-finding and logic. The NFL has a well-documented history of making poor disciplinary decisions that often are overturned when truly independent and neutral judges or arbitrators preside, and a former federal judge has found the commissioner has abused his discretion in the past, so this outcome does not surprise me. Sadly, todays decision diminishes the NFL as it tells its fans, players and coaches that the games on the field dont count as much as the games played on Park Avenue. Center of the universe complex. Do the teams inflate Super Bowl balls or does the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Br*dy We have a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I bet the nfl regrets letting them off the hook on spygate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 False. You expected this would amount to nothing, as you said many, many times. Silly patriot* fans can never get their stories straight. Wrong (again). I stated plenty of times that I thought a few games suspension, and a fine were what I expected. It was the "Strip the titles", "Coach and QB suspended for a year", ...all that crap was ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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