If the Wells investigation was so "completely fraudulent", then what was the basis for the appellate court overturning the original judge's decision, spite?
Besides, "fraud" in this case is in the eye of the beholder.
The bottom line is, if Goodell made a judgement that Brady committed conduct detrimental to the league, and the owners back him, then that's all the "proof" that's needed. Period. End of story.
Other conduct is more strictly governed by provisions of the NFLPA labor contract, but "conduct detrimental" is under the sole purview of the commissioner's office. Live it. Learn it. Love it.
Furthermore, these cases are not by any means subject to the standard of proof required with criminal law.
So get off your high horse.
I, personally, have read enough to believe of the Wells report, and its endless analysis, to believe that there was an intent to deceive on Brady's part, and, furthermore, that he did not cooperate fully, which clearly added to the impression that he was hiding something.
Additionally, I don't see why Goodell would push things so far regarding Brady if he didn't believe there was something going on. After all, Brady is a big "cash cow" for the NFL.
The Commissioner has every right to impose the punishment that Brady is receiving, based on nothing more than his own judgement. And that's as it should be. FOr whatever reason, Goodell got a "stick up his a--" for Brady, and as long as the owners backed him, that meant tha Brady would ultimately lose the pissing contest.
If the team owners don't like Goodell's judgement, they can replace him. I, for one, applaud the commissioner's firm action.
The Patriots are notorious cheaters. I guess having a reputation for that didn't help, when they were finally so "unfairly" prosecuted.
Cry me a river.
I have three words for you:
Snow Plow Incident
And I assure you that my interest in seeing Tom Brady punished has nothing to do with the fact that he's a Trump supporter, or that I'm a Miami Dolphins fan...
Snow Plow Incident”
So you think Tom Brady should be subject to fraudulent charges and suspended because of the Snow Plow Incident.
I get it. You are so worked up over the Snow Plow Incident that you hate Tom Brady and want to see him suspended based on fraudulent charges.
Read the article. Read what the distinguished scientists say. There was no tampering. The charges are completely fraudulent.
I know decisions are not always fair. Brady is wealthy with a beautiful and successful wife. He will get over this. He will be fine.
Goodell is such a slime ball. He has been unfair to other players too. Adrien Paterson is one example. I hope that the decision is overturned and that Goodell is forced to admit he was dishonest.