Jetfan13 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 5/18/2015 7:24:13 PM The NFL and the New England Patriots are engaged in "back-channel conversations" to see if the two sides can resolve their differences without an appeal or possible litigation following the league's Deflategate punishment, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Patriots are weighing their next move in terms of reacting to the discipline meted out by the NFL and have until before Friday to file an appeal of their penalties, which consist of the loss of two draft picks -- including a first-rounder -- and a $1 million fine. The team's penalties were for, among other issues, what the NFL said was a lack of cooperation with the investigation. Kraft, when asked by Peter King of MMQB whether he would violate NFL bylaws by going to court to try to get the league penalties overturned, declined to comment, saying, "I'm not going to comment on that at this point in time. I'm going to leave it. I won't say." Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was suspended for four games for his likely knowledge of the use of underinflated footballs in the AFC title game against the Indianapolis Colts. Brady has officially appealed his suspension to the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 3rd round pick, 2 game suspension, and no fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papz187 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 The NFL will have 31 pissed off owners if the Pats and Goodell negotiate the punishment and it gets reduced. I doubt anything changes, if Kraft doesn't like it he'll have to appeal or sue them, whatever his options are. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I think most of us knew this would happen. The 4 games was a joke to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I have said it before, I don't care what happens as long as Brady is suspended for at least one quarter of a game. A suspension means he has that * next to his name. That is all I want. Oh and take their 1st rounder as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 If Goodell backtracks he loses any credibility he has. Besides the owners need to stand up to Kraft getting his way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Adam Schefter ✔ @AdamSchefter Roger Goodell and Patriots owner Robert Kraft already have met, spoke and even hugged, per an industry source who witnessed it. 10:06 AM - 19 May 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papz187 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I have said it before, I don't care what happens as long as Brady is suspended for at least one quarter of a game. A suspension means he has that * next to his name. That is all I want. Oh and take their 1st rounder as well. Yeah I agree the suspension was huge just from a image standpoint and puts an * on his career, regardless of how big or small anyone wants to argue, he has been suspended now for breaking the rules and hurting the "integrity of the game". Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingToMyGraveGreen Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 So let me get this straight - there is a formal appeals process BUT this gets changed to a backroom, private meeting, solely between the Commissioner and an owner (who the Commissioner works for) and they conclude the meeting by hugging? The FIX is in....I cannot wait to see the results.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSfaninNE Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Adam Schefter ✔ @AdamSchefter Roger Goodell and Patriots owner Robert Kraft already have met, spoke and even hugged, per an industry source who witnessed it. 10:06 AM - 19 May 2015 This is just ridiculous now. Republicans and Dems always do this, what did ppl expect them to throw punches in public? I hope this story comes to an end soon. Its ruining the start of the NFL season for me at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Brady cops a plea. Most times that happens BEFORE a sentence. When it happens AFTER a sentence it smells a whole lot worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Realistically it was a diluted punishment. Brady should count himself lucky for getting just 4 games. And now they are going dilute even that. Pats are lucky they were fined only a 1st rounder and a 4th rounder. And now they are going dilute even that. Not to mention BB, WR's, TE'e and RB's all escape punishment. Any dilution means this league is an effing JOKE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny16 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 If this happens the other 31 owners should file lawsuits against both Roger Goodell and Robert Kraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Goodell is a chump if he doesn't make them come and get the punishment reversed through the legal process. Horrid precedent going forward if you cave into threats--the time to make a deal was before the punishment was announced. Even if it ends up being reversed, teams need to know that you will have to fight tooth and nail, and be in the muck for months/years if you want to challenge these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgivs21 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 And yet the Pats complied and suspended the 2 lower level guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny16 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Goodell is a chump if he doesn't make them come and get the punishment reversed through the legal process. Horrid precedent going forward if you cave into threats--the time to make a deal was before the punishment was announced. Even if it ends up being reversed, teams need to know that you will have to fight tooth and nail, and be in the muck for months/years if you want to challenge these things. Agreed. If Goodell does allow the Commissioner Kraft to overturn the punishment, then Woody should demand his $100,000 back. The Falcons and the Browns should demand their punishments overturned and fine money returned as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Does Kraft know where the bodies are buried or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Kraft will get his apology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Goodell is a chump if he doesn't make them come and get the punishment reversed through the legal process. Horrid precedent going forward if you cave into threats--the time to make a deal was before the punishment was announced. Even if it ends up being reversed, teams need to know that you will have to fight tooth and nail, and be in the muck for months/years if you want to challenge these things. This is true if, and only if, this wasn't the plan from the beginning. Once Kraft went insane if felt kinda a like show - showing his relationship is ruined...letting the public see there's no favoritism...Then the punishment can be reversed. I've said this before - this isn't about the penalties for the Pats, it's about ego and legacy. The only way any reduction is accepted by Kraft is if the penalty is ONLY for obstruction and not cheating. That's what's going to happen. Lower to two games for lack of cooperation - but they'll remove two games of the 4 for deflating and cite lack of proof. They can claim Brady's not a cheater, yet he still gets suspended. Pats lose a 2nd... That's how this ends up and it's entirely BS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexorcism Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Total F cking BS...As F cking Usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexorcism Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Goodell needs to be publicly flogged and beaten for the being Patriot whore that he is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmajet Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Apparently, Kraft is speaking now - it is streaming on a local TV stations site; I cannot listen in as I am in a meeting, but something is happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Kraft will not appeal and will take this off the agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Kraft just said he isn't appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmajet Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thanks; does this mean he will stop whining about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prime21 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 He couldn't win this appeal and will bow out without admitting defeat. Best way for them to move on from their cheating ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Robert Kraft at the owners meetings: "I don't want to continue the rhetoric that has gone on for the last four months... We won't appeal it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 But Brady still will appeal. Hope he loses out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Kraft: "I'm going to accept reluctantly what he has given to us and not continue this dialogue and rhetoric. We won't appeal." I bet they have a handshake deal reduce douche boy suspension though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 So I just heard if Brady loses on his appeal ... He is taking this to court? Wonder how well that would work out. I wouldn't doubt a handshake deal either . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 How many more Brady/NE/Kraft/Deflategate threads do we need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Sounds like somebody finally came to grips with being guilty as ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I assume this mean's Brady's getting knocked down to 2 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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