Jetfan13 41,022 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T0mShane 141,933 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4jets 2,159 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 3rd round pick, 2 game suspension, and no fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
papz187 364 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 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rillo 52,310 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxman 539,901 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. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faba 118,231 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jetfan13 41,022 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
papz187 364 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 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GoingToMyGraveGreen 51 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.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JETSfaninNE 2,071 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. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack48 8,119 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JetsFanInDenver 799 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! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vinny16 159 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jgb 27,750 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. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bgivs21 712 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 And yet the Pats complied and suspended the 2 lower level guys 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vinny16 159 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. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
New York Mick 95,594 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Does Kraft know where the bodies are buried or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rillo 52,310 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Kraft will get his apology. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FidelioJet 9,022 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... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rexorcism 1,041 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Total F cking BS...As F cking Usual Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rexorcism 1,041 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bostonmajet 1,911 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost 110,770 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Wow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost 110,770 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Kraft will not appeal and will take this off the agenda. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patriot Killa 23,355 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Kraft just said he isn't appealing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bostonmajet 1,911 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thanks; does this mean he will stop whining about it? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
prime21 5,887 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faba 118,231 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." 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patriot Killa 23,355 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 But Brady still will appeal. Hope he loses out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rillo 52,310 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patriot Killa 23,355 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 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaBallhawk 350 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 How many more Brady/NE/Kraft/Deflategate threads do we need? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RutgersJetFan 94,047 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Sounds like somebody finally came to grips with being guilty as ****. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dbatesman 48,547 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I assume this mean's Brady's getting knocked down to 2 games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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