2015 NFL Offseason Thread

[troutman]

Adam SchefterVerified account ‏@AdamSchefter NFLPA announced it has filed an appeal of four-game suspension of Tom Brady handed down by Troy Vincent.

[Flabbibulin]

I have been a Patriots fan since Brady took over as starter in 2001, but I just hang my head in shame on this deflator/weight loss rebuttal. Oh my...

Even in the unlikely event it was true, anyone with common sense should know it would be impossible to convince the NFL world of this and best to not even bother.

The shame is the rest of the rebuttal has some good points, but this will obviously get all the attention.

[CedarMeter]

Haha. This is getting good.

[Flabbibulin]

Originally Posted by CedarMeter

Haha. This is getting good.

You're right, because now Goodell is personally hearing the appeal.

As predicted by many, it will turn into a pissing match.

[troutman]

On one hand Goodell will want to show strength and stand by the investigation. On the other hand, he will not want to be embarrassed again on review (ex. Vilma).

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/05/boun...e-nfl-to-court

Both sides might agree to a 1-2 game suspension to save face.

The Letter of Appeal:

http://wgbhnews.org/post/read-tom-br...DeCwAg.twitter

[dirk diggler]

the idea that goodell can preside over the appeal is so comical.

[Flabbibulin]

Wow, Robert Kraft has announced that Pats will not appeal and will accept penalty.

I don't believe this changes anything with the NFLPA appeal of Brady suspension.

[Erick Estrada]

Seeing Kraft has now accepted the punishment it would probably be best for Brady to do so as well as he stands to lose a lot more than he stands to gain if he has to submit his phone records and fully cooperate. As for Kraft he did the best thing here seeing there's ample evidence that a Patriots employee/s removed the balls from the possession of the officials prior to kick off. All an appeal would have done is brought out more dirt and been a black eye for everyone involved.

However if Brady does appeal it's probably a sign that Kraft worked out a deal with Goodell in that he would back down if the NFL reduced the Brady suspension in an appeal.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

the idea that goodell can preside over the appeal is so comical.

Nobody to blame but the NFLPA for agreeing to those terms in the CBA.

[Flabbibulin]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Seeing Kraft has now accepted the punishment it would probably be best for Brady to do so as well as he stands to lose a lot more than he stands to gain if he has to submit his phone records and fully cooperate. As for Kraft he did the best thing here seeing there's ample evidence that a Patriots employee/s removed the balls from the possession of the officials prior to kick off. All an appeal would have done is brought out more dirt and been a black eye for everyone involved.

Ya, Im pretty sure there is a backdoor deal going on here. If Pats agree to withdraw team appeal, the NFLPA appeal will be successful in reducing Brady suspension. My guess is down to 1 or 2 games.

[troutman]

That is interesting - Monday Kraft told Peter King he was peeved and believed Brady did nothing wrong:

http://mmqb.si.com/2015/05/18/robert...l-deflategate/

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by troutman

That is interesting - Monday Kraft told Peter King he was peeved and believed Brady did nothing wrong:

http://mmqb.si.com/2015/05/18/robert...l-deflategate/

Kraft and Goodell had closed door discussions and it's possible a deal was struck where the NFL would reduce Brady's suspension upon appeal. I imagine 1-2 wins in a 16 game season are worth more to him than a million dollars although the loss of the 1st round pick still stings.

[Pagal4321]

The extra point rule for 2015 just changed. Snap for kick from the 15-yard line, 2-pt try stays at 2-yard line and defense can return.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Originally Posted by Pagal4321

The extra point rule for 2015 just changed. Snap for kick from the 15-yard line, 2-pt try stays at 2-yard line and defense can return.

Welcome to the CFL

[Joborule]

It's a great change. Should lead to more 2 point trys.

They should make the field goal posts narrower as well.

[rubecube]

Should just have him and Lawrence Phillips share a cell and see who comes out alive.

http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/...d-prison-fight

Aaron Hernandez was involved in a prison fight Monday at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley, Massachusetts, CNN is reporting.

According to CNN, which cited a law enforcement source with knowledge of the incident, Hernandez agreed to be on the lookout for one inmate who went into another prisoner's cell. The two inmates fought, with the source telling CNN the altercation was believed to be gang-related.

[dirk diggler]

aren't the cells locked so this wont happen?

[squiggs96]

Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

Welcome to the CFL

Are they giving out points for missing a FG yet?

[PostandIn]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

Are they giving out points for missing a FG yet?

Hopefully not, but they should adopt the CFL restraining zone rules for punts so that there is actually a play of some kind instead of the too frequent fair catch.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by PostandIn

Hopefully not, but they should adopt the CFL restraining zone rules for punts so that there is actually a play of some kind instead of the too frequent fair catch.

I'll take watching a punter try and backspin a ball, with a bunch of dudes freaking out to get it down on the 1-yard line over a "no yards" penalty every day of the week.