OT: Goodell continues to make a fool of himself
August 12th, 2015 at 10:46 AM ^
But the moment he throws the book at a nothing-offense that can't even be proven actually occured is the moment I care. I generally like it when intellect and good science win out over bravado, lies, manipulation, and misinformation.
I mean, this is exactly why you SHOULD care. You're saying it should be no more than a 25k fine. I agree. And had it been, there's no chance in hell this gets this far. I roll my eyes, Brady rolls his eyes, but accepts it because that's a small price to pay to just get on with it. But, realize that the ONLY reason it has gotten this far is directly related to the incompetence and arrogance of Goodell and the NFL. They're using a nothing offense to slander one of it's greatest players of all time, calling into question his integrity, and screwing him out of millions in his salary (though that's the part I least care about)...that's pretty important, no?
August 12th, 2015 at 12:42 PM ^
I think that the NFL and Goddell made this a big thing after it exploded in the media, therefore making it too big to ignore. I watch the Today Show getting ready in the morning, and the next day after It broke they were discussing whether or not the Patriots should be prevented from going to the Super Bowl! Bob Costas was on, it was pure insanity, and then on ESPN Mark Schlereth was talking about a permanent stain on Brady's legacy. INSANE. I think that huge mainstream coverage made it something the NFL had to look like they wre taking seriously, given the Rice situation.
August 12th, 2015 at 10:46 AM ^
August 12th, 2015 at 11:44 AM ^
for more than a few days; subject to criminal subpoena only; at the decision of the carrier's legal team. I don't believe Brady's records were available without a criminal subpoena, at least not the text/narrrative content. The time/day stamps and date are available for far longer.
August 12th, 2015 at 4:52 PM ^
August 12th, 2015 at 9:18 PM ^
Exactly. Brady gave wells the exact details of all the people he called and texted who were associated with the NFL, and essentially said, "you want the data? Here's how you can get it. You just aren't getting it from me. Good luck with that." It was a big FU to Wells, because he already knew what the report was going to say.
Wells decided not to bother to get the info he claimed he needed when he couldn't get it directly from Brady.
(1) If it was so important, why didn't he go get it?
(2) if it isn't important, why penalize Brady millions of dollars for not giving it?
This, along with the 58-second theory, stick out to me.
August 12th, 2015 at 4:50 PM ^