05-27-2016, 09:24 PM
(05-27-2016, 07:58 PM)Joelist Wrote: You need to remember that the small panel of the court that reinstated the suspension specifically did not say the suspension had merit - all they said was Gooddell had the authority under the CBA to impose it. The union, Brady and the club are seeking an en band appeal on the basis that since the suspension was both without merit and way outside the normal punishment for an equipment violation (which they also dispute even occurred) that it does violate the CBA.
Yep. Goodell can't afford to lose another appeal. If the commissioner is allegedly protecting the integrity of the game then why didn't the commissioner take proactive steps to prevent this situation after the league was notified of these allegations by other teams beforehand. I think there was a loss of institutional control and lack of leadership on Goodell's part. He played a part in this as well. I think the Patriots were up to something, but the Wells report is bogus.
