#DFG: Canceling the Noise
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The cherry on top will be when that McNally guy comes back to work and actually has lost a ton of weight.
The cherry on top will be when that McNally guy comes back to work and actually has lost a ton of weight.
Fred in Lynn said:
The answer to this is that ball pressure makes no fucking difference. The proof of this is that it didn't dawn on anyone in the NFL that air pressure in contained systems goes down with temperature. As in ever. As in not from the very beginnings of the league when they chose the air pressure range out of a hat (seriously, no one has any idea how the NFL came to the number 80 odd years ago, unlike Major League Baseball the NFL folks never documented the whys). It's not even an enforceable rule thanks to the fact that you have teams like Miami and Arizona playing outdoors in September and most of the north and midwest teams playing outdoors November-January.
The rational response to this new knowledge would be to say "You know what, this has obviously been going from the start, and it doesn't seem to have made a difference, so screw it" Alas the NFL is presently run by fucking idiots so they're doubling down on the stupidty.
Fred in Lynn said:
Because it's always been a non-issue. Jeff Blake would have his ball boys to let air out of balls almost every game, on the sidelines, in full view of God, officials, and NFL. And no one cared.
Soccer "ultras" are generally scum, but Thursday is a situation in which an organized movement comprised of rabid fans would improve the atmosphere of the game a thousand fold. Chants involving Goodell's wife would likely be in order in that scenario.ifmanis5 said:
I think it's borderline hysterical that Kraft's statement referred to the lawyers and not the Sheriff also.
I've been a defender of Kraft but there was no reason not to call out RG there or at least include him along with those doing his bidding.
I've been a defender of Kraft but there was no reason not to call out RG there or at least include him along with those doing his bidding.
snowmanny said:
Exactly. Beyond that though, fuck those who say it's on a technicality. It's not like he got of on some purely technical violation - like say, not getting mirandized while being caught in the act - it proves that the whole thing, including the act itself, was bullshit. When the entire process is proven to be biased and faulty, that invalidates the entire case. Brady doesn't need to be found "not guilty" when the court he's being tried in is a complete sham.
Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo 1m1 minute ago
Roger Goodell will not attend next Thursday's NFL opener in Foxboro, NFL confirmed. Believes the focus should be on game/festivities.
Roger Goodell will not attend next Thursday's NFL opener in Foxboro, NFL confirmed. Believes the focus should be on game/festivities.
Jimbodandy said:
True but when this theoretical draft pick would have been entering his prime during the 2017-2019 seasons, when Brady will most likely be well into this decline phase. A harsh truth.
Otis Foster said:
I know that Ted Wells has this cult of personality around him, but this seems like a very odd comment considering what we now know.
Whatever he was in the past, Wells proved that he is a nothing more than a glorified bag man now. He came through for Goodell in the Incognito investigation and he did here as well. But his work was transparently flawed and it's quite obvious that whatever integrity he had has a price: $5 million. (Minus fees to Exponent.)
Maybe it's even simpler and Wells simply never was as good as his reputation.
Jimbodandy said:
The Patriots last 7 first round picks:
Jerod Mayo
Devin McCourty
Nate Solder
Chandler Jones
Dant'a Hightower
Dominique Easley
Malcolm Brown
As Brady ages, it becomes more important to rely on guys like these. No, it's not a "catastrophe", I didn't say it was. But to shrugs your shoulders as if it isn't a huge fucking deal because they overcame this once before in the throes of a HoF QB's career is asinine.
Look at the names up there. It's a big fucking deal.
( . ) ( . ) and (_!_) said:
For the folks who choose to dwell on the negative, who am I to stand in their way.
Average Reds said:
While it's true Wells had a fool for a client, I agree with you. The man went on the record and defended the independence of the report when it was not independent. That says something about his lack of integrity.
Injured
Can't play CB
Cancer
Overrated.
Some upside.
Did nothing. Bad knees.
Probably a bust why was he there so late in the round?
Can't play CB
Cancer
Overrated.
Some upside.
Did nothing. Bad knees.
Probably a bust why was he there so late in the round?
Jimbodandy said:
Yeah! We all know that this entire debacle was bullshit. We should be happy that Brady got off, but a worse and longer lasting punishment is still going to affect the Patriots. Be happy that only one of the shitty punishments was vacated!
Brady's free! WOOOOOOO!
E5 Yaz said:
So this is a great question. Apparently the NFL won't allow him back to his old job, but IIRC he can still work for the Pats in some other capacity. What do yall think -- Tom Brady's personal assistant? Bodyguard? Walmart-style greeter?
Stitch01 said:
Yup. I just mentally imagine the 1st round pick blowing out a knee in training camp first year and never getting it back together.
It helps some.
Cross him off the shopping list, Dombrowski:
David Price @DAVIDprice14 2h2 hours ago
What did the #nfl go and do now?! Haha there are gonna be a lot of mad people...rules aren't for everyone
David Price @DAVIDprice14 2h2 hours ago
What did the #nfl go and do now?! Haha there are gonna be a lot of mad people...rules aren't for everyone
E5 Yaz said:
https://twitter.com/DAVIDprice14/status/639480578451075072"]2h2
link to tweet hours ago[/url]
What did the #nfl go and do now?! Haha there are gonna be a lot of mad people...rules aren't for everyone
Remember the furor over Brady wearing a Yankees hat? Lol
200 million later and the guy will be prasing the greatest QB of all time while pitching the Sox to the 2016 World Series....
The pick loss is a farce, but the picks are gone. It sucks. It obviously matters, but there's zero anyone can do about it. After spending countless hours dealing with this joke of an issue for the last eight months, Im personally choosing to be happy today that some semblance of sanity has entered the process and that Brady is going to be there opening night when he deserves and be eligible for all 16 games this year rather than dwelling on not having a '16 first rounder.Kenny F'ing Powers said:
I see no problem with it. Get him in there for a handoff and then put in Lindley.j44thor said:
Charles Pierce chimes in with his verdict on the verdict at Grantland:
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/brady-freed-shield-dented-the-nfl-gets-a-judicial-smackdown/?ex_cid=story-twitter
Here's the lede:
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/brady-freed-shield-dented-the-nfl-gets-a-judicial-smackdown/?ex_cid=story-twitter
Here's the lede:
Price has commented several times about how Boston fans are the toughest on him.
Give him credit for trolling the same fan base right back and knowing that everyone will forget this noise if he decides to sign with the Sox.
Give him credit for trolling the same fan base right back and knowing that everyone will forget this noise if he decides to sign with the Sox.
My immediate response when I heard the news was "Suck it, Trebek". I'm still pissed about the draft picks. I agree that they are gone. In my fantasy world people start asking the question: if the suspension is overturned why do they lose the picks. This gets picked up by the media and eventually the picks are restored. I know it's a fantasy, Goddell is too stubborn and obviously thinks he can still win this thing. I just like to wish sometimes.
He should be there in effigy.
E5 Yaz said:
He should be there in effigy.
j44thor said:
I think going out alone for the coin-toss makes sense. If he's not otherwise planning to play why risk anything?
Kenny F'ing Powers said:
The picks were gone the very minute after Kensil leaked misinformation to Mort that Goodell decided to double down on it rather than telling ESPNFL to recant the story. The only possible saving grace for the Patriots, from that moment forward, was to get out of this with their head coach and their QB not being suspended. Yes, Goodell is a vindictive idiot that will continue this honky ass bullshit until his contract comes up for renewal or until the next major screw up.
AB in DC said:
Wasn't there something on here that he still works for Kraft at Revs games? Or maybe that was the other guy.
E5 Yaz, on 03 Sept 2015 - 2:46 PM, said:
Ladies and germs, Lester Munson:
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/13572474/nfl-appeal-tom-brady-decision-lead-precedent-setting-court-ruling-lester-munson-writes
Once again, the comments section of Lester's POS opinions are pure comedy gold.
Ladies and germs, Lester Munson:
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/13572474/nfl-appeal-tom-brady-decision-lead-precedent-setting-court-ruling-lester-munson-writes
Once again, the comments section of Lester's POS opinions are pure comedy gold.
Kessler: Not surprised by the decision, they had a strong case. This is a win for all NFL players because it establishes that the commissioner is not above the law. Cites lack of notice, fundamentally unfair proceedings at arbitration as the two key issues. The NFL needs to take a lesson from the other leagues and create a fair disciplinary process with an independent party.
The folks who were advising Brady to accept some form of punishment and 'get it over with' are like the schlubs on 'Deal or No Deal' who would panic after having a few cases going against them and accept a $30,000 offer, only to watch the hot babe open up their case and see '$500,000' or '$750,000'.