Patriots drop appeal

[mykcuz]

Kraft just announced he will not discuss the issue, the nfl is wrong, but he doesn't want to drag this out. Utter bs,this guy is a greasy lawyer. He just accepted 1mil penalty and losing a first round pick because he's a nice guy.

Bradys appeal is a separate issue.

 

[sg3]

Kraft just announced he will not discuss the issue, the nfl is wrong, but he doesn't want to drag this out. Utter bs,this guy is a greasy lawyer. He just accepted 1mil penalty and losing a first round pick because he's a nice guy.

Bradys appeal is a separate issue.

Agree

Sleazebag was no doubt advised by a large majority of the 31 other owners that if he kept up his bullshit, excuses and threats, they would begin discussion on removing him as an owner...see Marge Schott, Donald Sterling

 

[mykcuz]

Agree

Sleazebag was no doubt advised by a large majority of the 31 other owners that if he kept up his bullshit, excuses and threats, they would begin discussion on removing him as an owner...see Marge Schott, Donald Sterling

The excuses put out by their lawyer was laughable. I don't think appealing would cost him ownership, however the other owners I'm sure we're tired of his sleazy accusations. He was starting to blemish the leagues integrity, and was blaming a commissioner who is his best friend. Silliness.

 

[hobson54]

i'm guessing kraft saw the handwriting on the wall that his 31 fellow owners would have collectively blown a gasket if his BFF goodell let the pats off the hook. of course, it probably sets up a reduction in brady's suspension

 

[SackExchange]

The only way Kraft does this is if he knows Brady's will be reduced.

It still makes his crying about the unfairness of the league comical.

 

[Old#15]

The only way Kraft does this is if he knows Brady's will be reduced.

It still makes his crying about the unfairness of the league comical.

Makes a ton of sense, plus keeps the collateral damage to a minimum. Still think if this thing played out, somehow BB would have been dragged into it. Kraft would avoid that at all costs.

 

[SackExchange]

Makes a ton of sense, plus keeps the collateral damage to a minimum. Still think if this thing played out, somehow BB would have been dragged into it. Kraft would avoid that at all costs.

What bothers me is Kraft's comments. He's still a whiny, petulant child.

I am guessing there was no agreement between him and the league about his statement. He basically whines about the findings, then accepts the penalty.

 

[Football51]

Greg A. Bedard @GregABedard · 2h2 hours ago

Was told by a high-ranking NFL source that Kraft's decision to stand down does not include a deal on Brady. Surprising to me.



Greg A. Bedard @GregABedard · 1h1 hour ago

Belief in league circles is NFLPA has found the perfect player & case to go big-game hunting and change commissioner discipline forever.


Greg A. Bedard @GregABedard · 1h1 hour ago

So, it's complicated on the Brady end. Kraft really didn't have many options.




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Christopher Gasper @cgasper · 33m33 minutes ago

I don't think folks understand that the only recourse Kraft had was to sue the NFL and his partners. Pats weren't going to win NFL appeal...

 

[Football51]

 

[SackExchange]

Isn't a team suing the NFL a breach of the league by-laws? Couldn't that literally lead to the possibility of the Patriots losing their franchise?

If the only option was to sue, they made the right call not to.

 

[Football51]

Isn't a team suing the NFL a breach of the league by-laws? Couldn't that literally lead to the possibility of the Patriots losing their franchise?

If the only option was to sue, they made the right call not to.

The Raiders sued the NFL before.


http://a.espncdn.com/nfl/news/2001/0521/1202399.html

 

[SackExchange]

The Raiders sued the NFL before.


http://a.espncdn.com/nfl/news/2001/0521/1202399.html

And they haven't had an NFL team since.

 

[Football51]

And they haven't had an NFL team since.

:roflmao:

 

[LIJETFAN]

Isn't a team suing the NFL a breach of the league by-laws? Couldn't that literally lead to the possibility of the Patriots losing their franchise?

If the only option was to sue, they made the right call not to.

I believe it is a violation of the by-laws. Kraft really had no choice. I am not going to read too much into comments about how he reluctantly accepted the penalty. After speaking out as loudly as he did, he had no choice but to say, I don't agree with the penalties, but I'll accept them. He was never going to agree with them at this point. If you believe his motivation was to protect the league and the game, then he did the right thing. If you believe he did it because he had nowhere else to go but court, he still did the right thing. Both are valid reasons for putting an end to this nonsense.

The Brady appeal, I do think it will be reduced somewhat. Whether this plays a role in that, I don't know. I never thought Brady would get more than 2 games, so I think that is where they wind up. Then, if the NFLPA wants to make a federal case out of it they are just being petty. If the appeal is denied, then there was probably enough evidence to justify the 4 games in my opinion. In which case, taking it to court could be like throwing gasoline on a fire because a lot more information could become discoverable, and that might not be a good thing for any party.

 

[SackExchange]

I believe it is a violation of the by-laws. Kraft really had no choice. I am not going to read too much into comments about how he reluctantly accepted the penalty. After speaking out as loudly as he did, he had no choice but to say, I don't agree with the penalties, but I'll accept them. He was never going to agree with them at this point. If you believe his motivation was to protect the league and the game, then he did the right thing. If you believe he did it because he had nowhere else to go but court, he still did the right thing. Both are valid reasons for putting an end to this nonsense.

The Brady appeal, I do think it will be reduced somewhat. Whether this plays a role in that, I don't know. I never thought Brady would get more than 2 games, so I think that is where they wind up. Then, if the NFLPA wants to make a federal case out of it they are just being petty. If the appeal is denied, then there was probably enough evidence to justify the 4 games in my opinion. In which case, taking it to court could be like throwing gasoline on a fire because a lot more information could become discoverable, and that might not be a good thing for any party.

The NFLPA may see this as their chance to go after Goodell, but they may be putting Brady in a very tough spot. Any reduction would have to come with more evidence that he wasn't involved. Considering his desire to protect his evidence, I doubt that is the case. He can't withhold the electronic records if he wants a reduction in the suspension. And he can't hand them over unless he is 100% innocent in all this.

If his electronic records absolved him of any blame, he would have handed them over during the investigation. Now the union may be putting him in an awful spot.

 

[Old#15]

opcorn:

 

[mykcuz]

I believe it is a violation of the by-laws. Kraft really had no choice. I am not going to read too much into comments about how he reluctantly accepted the penalty. After speaking out as loudly as he did, he had no choice but to say, I don't agree with the penalties, but I'll accept them. He was never going to agree with them at this point. If you believe his motivation was to protect the league and the game, then he did the right thing. If you believe he did it because he had nowhere else to go but court, he still did the right thing. Both are valid reasons for putting an end to this nonsense.

The Brady appeal, I do think it will be reduced somewhat. Whether this plays a role in that, I don't know. I never thought Brady would get more than 2 games, so I think that is where they wind up. Then, if the NFLPA wants to make a federal case out of it they are just being petty. If the appeal is denied, then there was probably enough evidence to justify the 4 games in my opinion. In which case, taking it to court could be like throwing gasoline on a fire because a lot more information could become discoverable, and that might not be a good thing for any party.

I believe the by laws have a course of action that you must follow to appeal before suing. I don't think that was ever an option.

This statement means one thing, they're guilty and had no choice but to either say we're guilty or I'm not guilty but I'll take the punishment. Let's be honest, kraft is not taking the largest fine in history and losing yet another 1st round pick because he's Mr kumbya. He's guilty and this is pr for the moron fans.

 

[Mainejet]

What an about face that is? Isn't this the same guy that said he demanded an apology for the dragging the Patsies through the mud? Now he's decided to stop fighting the charges?

I can't help but think that something is up. Did the other owners tell him to have a coke and a smile STFU? Would this appeal do more damage than good for the Patsies? I think so.

This tells me Kraft is afraid of even more corruption being exposed. How many other ways are they cheating other teams and the NFL?

Kraft not appealing this truly makes me wonder...

 

[SackExchange]

What an about face that is? Isn't this the same guy that said he demanded an apology for the dragging the Patsies through the mud? Now he's decided to stop fighting the charges?

I can't help but think that something is up. Did the other owners tell him to have a coke and a smile STFU? Would this appeal do more damage than good for the Patsies? I think so.

This tells me Kraft is afraid of even more corruption being exposed. How many other ways are they cheating other teams and the NFL?

Kraft not appealing this truly makes me wonder...

I have a feeling you are right on this. For him to fold so quickly tells me he did not want to publicly battle with the league.

We could chalk it up to a lover's quarrel between Kraft and Goodell.

 

[SackExchange]

One line I keep hearing from people is how Brady didn't need to do this.

Do we know that for sure?

What I mean is, has there ever been a time in his NFL career when he hasn't had the advantage of an illegal football, whether it's one broken in before 2006 or an underinflated ball after 2006? I'm not saying that the use of an illegal football made his career, but I am saying that if he almost never used a legal one, how can we say with absolute certainty that it didn't make the difference between a very good career and a great career?