32EBoozer Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 The pressure is really starting to build on Roger. He's in a tough place. He will need to come down hard on Pats or Saints, Ravens and others are going to flip. If he fails to do so, I see a new Commish being selected in the next year! http://www.ganggreennation.com/2015/1/26/7907709/the-nfl-commissioner-and-his-inner-circle Deflategate will go on, and I wouldn't expect a resolution this side of the Super Bowl. When the decision is handed down, you will likely be disappointed, confused and to an extent angry. However, this article is not designed to go over deflategate. It is what it is, and I've already made my feelings on it very clear. The Patriots under Kraft, Belichick and Tom Brady are proven cheaters, and as Nick Mangold and Sheldon Richardson put it last night, we can't be surprised to see this kind of controversy around that kind of franchise. The handling of the situation has come under a microscope, mainly due to the closer personal relationship between NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Goodell has no closer ally within league circles than Kraft, and as Richard Sherman put it, the Patriots won't be punished as long as Kraft and Goodell "are taking pictures at each others homes....Talk about conflict of interest". When the NFL came under fire earlier this year, it was Kraft who rallied around to drum up support from other owners. It was Kraft who arranged for Roger Goodell's interview on CBS news earlier this year. GQ launched a special investigation into the NFL commissioner and his very difficult year. If you're in New York or Los Angeles, you can pick up the full story today. If you're based anywhere else in the country, the magazine will be hitting your shelves tomorrow morning. As part of the feature, the magazine spoke to numerous people within the league, executives, owners, players and agents, and the relationship between Goodell and Kraft is concerning. As one league executive put it, some consider Kraft the "assistant commissioner" due to the sway he has in Roger's decision making process. The article also suggests that many owners resent the preferential treatment Goodell is perceived to extend to his inner circle. One who is referenced directly is New York Jets owner Woody Johnson. Nobody can deny the financial growth the league has seen under Roger Goodell, but his perceived favouritism towards certain teams will come back to bite him. He needs the support of all the NFL owners, and if he doesn't come down hard on his friends, he'll never gain the respect of his detractors. Don't be surprised if he tries to sweep the whole Deflategate under the rug, while handing down a severe punishment to Woody Johnson for a slip of the tongue. Make sure you pick up the latest issue of GQ this week for the full feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets1958 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 As part of the feature, the magazine spoke to numerous people within the league, executives, owners, players and agents, and the relationship between Goodell and Kraft is concerning. As one league executive put it, some consider Kraft the "assistant commissioner" due to the sway he has in Roger's decision making process. The article also suggests that many owners resent the preferential treatment Goodell is perceived to extend to his inner circle. One who is referenced directly is New York Jets owner Woody Johnson. Nobody can deny the financial growth the league has seen under Roger Goodell, but his perceived favouritism towards certain teams will come back to bite him. He needs the support of all the NFL owners, and if he doesn't come down hard on his friends, he'll never gain the respect of his detractors. Don't be surprised if he tries to sweep the whole Deflategate under the rug, while handing down a severe punishment to Woody Johnson for a slip of the tongue. Right on target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 paul allen could buy and sell kratfy 10 times over these are not stupid men, if goodell tries to cover for his boy, he's toast. Harry Reid and John McCain are already chiming in. Roger Dodger turned the investigation over to a 3rd party, you would have to think they will know if he holds back or if evidence is destroyed god this is better than an opera, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Isn't it still baffling and legitimately shocking that THEY DESTROYED THE EVIDENCE IN THE SPYGATE "investigation" - it's unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSfan4life_1 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Roger Dodger turned the investigation over to a 3rd party The question i would ask, who is that third party investigator? do they have ties to Krafty? do they have ties to Roger "dodger"? ah ha ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 This is good stuff - as much as Goodell and the Pats want, this doesn't seem to be going away or losing steam.... This isn't just ESPN or the NFL Network anymore - the national media is running with this and the story has a lot to offer... As this plays out the story continues to get juicier for the national media... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Nice to see Woody is PO'd Hopefully behind the scene's he's not letting up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 CNN called for the Patriots to be kicked out of the Super Bowl. You can't spit in the face of America's most loved game and get out alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 The question i would ask, who is that third party investigator? do they have ties to Krafty? do they have ties to Roger "dodger"? ah ha ..... http://www.paulweiss.com/professionals/partners-and-counsel/theodore-v-wells-jr.aspx very accomplished defense lawyer. I would hope he has the brains to excuse himself from an investigation with a conflict of interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 http://www.paulweiss.com/professionals/partners-and-counsel/theodore-v-wells-jr.aspx very accomplished defense lawyer. I would hope he has the brains to excuse himself from an investigation with a conflict of interest This guy seems to be the real deal. Let's hope he's given the leeway to do the proper research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 http://www.paulweiss.com/professionals/partners-and-counsel/theodore-v-wells-jr.aspx very accomplished defense lawyer. I would hope he has the brains to excuse himself from an investigation with a conflict of interest Do you remember when we had a grievance with the Red Skins in 2001 and Bradway agreed to a Arbitrator that was a season ticket holder for Washington.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 NFLTradeRumors.co @nfltrade_rumors Follow Report: Patriots Willing To Exercise Darrelle Revis’ $20M Option If Needed http://bit.ly/1C8APAb I'm sure Revis excited to hear that. I say they're bluffing and using it as leverage on the tampering charge. Kraft's buddy Goodell takes NE 1st rd. pick away for "deflategate" and gives them the Jets pick for the Revis tamper. This way Kraft and Belly get rewarded while getting "disciplined"! Jets get screwed again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 NFLTradeRumors.co @nfltrade_rumors Follow Report: Patriots Willing To Exercise Darrelle Revis’ $20M Option If Needed http://bit.ly/1C8APAb I'm sure Revis excited to hear that. I say they're bluffing and using it as leverage on the tampering charge. Kraft's buddy Goodell takes NE 1st rd. pick away for "deflategate" and gives them the Jets pick for the Revis tamper. This way Kraft and Belly get rewarded while getting "disciplined"! Jets get screwed again. In all seriousness, what's the penalty been for a minor tampering infraction in the past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Does anyone really think the Jets are getting stripped of a 1st rounder? C'mon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny16 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 NFLTradeRumors.co @nfltrade_rumors Follow Report: Patriots Willing To Exercise Darrelle Revis’ $20M Option If Needed http://bit.ly/1C8APAb I'm sure Revis excited to hear that. I say they're bluffing and using it as leverage on the tampering charge. Kraft's buddy Goodell takes NE 1st rd. pick away for "deflategate" and gives them the Jets pick for the Revis tamper. This way Kraft and Belly get rewarded while getting "disciplined"! Jets get screwed again. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if that's where this ends up. The Pats are "punished" by moving up 25-26 spots in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 League finds Lions guilty of tampering with Chiefs Posted by Mike Florio on February 18, 2011, 2:01 PM EST The NFL rarely finds that one of its teams has engaged in tampering. Today, the NFL has found that one of its teams has engaged in tampering. Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reports that the league has nailed the Lions for tampering with Chiefs players. The Lions will lose a seventh-round pick acquired from the Broncos in 2011, and the Chiefs and Lions will swap fifth-round picks. It’s a 14-spot jump for the Chiefs in round five, from 23rd position to ninth. The charges first came to light in December 2010, arising from statements made earlier in the year by Lions defensive coordinator (and former Chiefs defensive coordinator and head coach) Gunther Cunningham. “[Kansas City] keeps wanting to dump their players,” Cunningham said in February 2010. “I would like to be there to catch a lot of them, because I know a couple of those guys.” There’s likely more to the story, since the league typically won’t publicly brand one of its franchises a cheat unless the team is caught with one palm pressed against the bottom of the cookie jar while using the other hand to give the middle finger to the team that owns the cookies. Per La Canfora, the two sides have until February 28 to appeal. We wouldn’t be shocked if the Chiefs complain that the penalty amounts to a slap on the wrist. In 2008, the 49ers lost a fifth-round pick and flipped third-rounders with the Bears after San Fran was found guilty of tampering with linebacker Lance Briggs. UPDATE: We’ve confirmed that the Lions have indeed been busted for tampering, along with the specifics of the penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONX DUDE Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Does anyone really think the Jets are getting stripped of a 1st rounder? C'mon. Say what? I know Woody is a bit dimwitted but I think I rule NO first rounder from the JETS!! YES we will draft the best OT ever!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONX DUDE Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 NFLTradeRumors.co @nfltrade_rumors Follow Report: Patriots Willing To Exercise Darrelle Revis’ $20M Option If Needed http://bit.ly/1C8APAb I'm sure Revis excited to hear that. I say they're bluffing and using it as leverage on the tampering charge. Kraft's buddy Goodell takes NE 1st rd. pick away for "deflategate" and gives them the Jets pick for the Revis tamper. This way Kraft and Belly get rewarded while getting "disciplined"! Jets get screwed again. Woody and 4 other unnamed owners jump of the top of the Waldoff Astoria roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 NFLTradeRumors.co @nfltrade_rumors Follow Report: Patriots Willing To Exercise Darrelle Revis’ $20M Option If Needed http://bit.ly/1C8APAb I'm sure Revis excited to hear that. I say they're bluffing and using it as leverage on the tampering charge. Kraft's buddy Goodell takes NE 1st rd. pick away for "deflategate" and gives them the Jets pick for the Revis tamper. This way Kraft and Belly get rewarded while getting "disciplined"! Jets get screwed again. meh that option was negotiated a year ago. If they want to influence the tampering case they will have to rip that up and go to $22 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OuttaSightPF Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 paul allen could buy and sell kratfy 10 times over these are not stupid men, if goodell tries to cover for his boy, he's toast. Harry Reid and John McCain are already chiming in. Roger Dodger turned the investigation over to a 3rd party, you would have to think they will know if he holds back or if evidence is destroyed god this is better than an opera, lol Why would Allen care, he's rich and is piling up championships. He couldn't care less. Dude, when Kraft signed Belichcik, a guy who was under contract he should have been black balled by the other 31 and basically pushed out of the league. Other owners know the deal. Kraft is openly the assistant commish. As long as they get their money every year they roll over and take it in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strongman Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 300 million reasons why Goodell won't do a thing about Deflategate: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/robert-kraft-behind-roger-goodell-300m-salary-report-article-1.2092554 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryK Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Do other owners than Woody care? If they don't, this issue doesn't exist. I'll save you the the debate -- they don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincenzo69 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 CNN called for the Patriots to be kicked out of the Super Bowl. You can't spit in the face of America's most loved game and get out alive. There's a better chance of banging Erin Burnett without a condom then the pats not playing in the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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