TB Suspension: Cheater free to play again
- Thread starter IdiotKicker
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I'm curious as to the remedies now. The court just reversed and decided the issues Berman did not rule on. The settled all the claims Kessler made with one brief. Everything against Brady.
Fuck.
Fuck.
Roger Goodell is likely celebrating like a mad man. But, in truth, this is a dark day for him and his legacy...if you take a longer view and don't only focus on preserving his powers.
What a joke.
What a joke.
Next step I believe is to have the entire US District court of Appeals in NY to hear the case.
No realistic avenue for Brady to appeal at this point, is there? Second circuit won't hear this en banc and Supreme Court will also take a pass.
This is Jimmy's time.
Edit: also, 2-1 decision with Katzmann dissenting. Does that make any difference whatsoever?
This is Jimmy's time.
Edit: also, 2-1 decision with Katzmann dissenting. Does that make any difference whatsoever?
I suppose they could go to SCOTUS. I don't see it happening, but there is potential value in establishing precedent on the absolute powers enshrined in a collective bargaining agreement. Likeliest scenario is four weeks of Jimmy G.
EDIT: forgot about the en banc step. That would be next step (and likelier to hear the case).
Yay get to listen to my co-workers for another 6 months plus causing my IQ to dip lower as a result.
Effectively, none
I'll have to read it, but the Chief Judge dissenting in a two-to-one is unusual. That said:
1. The Second Circuit almost never rehears a case before the full Court -- what's called a rehearing en banc.
2. As things stand right now, this is not particularly worthy of Supreme Court review, which is a long shot in any case.
It's probably time to move on.
Then they need to do that. Fight these fuckers all the way down the line. Just because Kraft lay down and gave up doesn't mean Brady and the NFLPA should. The NFL cannot get away with blatant lying and disregard of science and facts.
Burn them down.
Just have to accept it, not a lot Brady can do. Should have hired a better appeal lawyer. It's over.
Besides the BS of him being suspended....I also thought it may help team in long run. See what Jimmy Garoppolo can do. He will have entire camp and preseason to get ready. No reason they can't go 2-2 or 3-1 with him at QB if he takes care of the ball. Brady won't be here forever. It will be 4 less games or wear and tear.
I want to say TB should fight this as long as possible, but I also want this whole circus to be over.
This. Ted Olsen should have been arguing, not Kessler. I know it's hindsight, but it's clear as day now. Kessler kicked ass at the district court and had his lunch eaten on appeal
Hope Brady comes out with a strong statement and then we move the fuck on. I can't even muster indignation over this decision, just so tired of this whole affair.
Aaron Nagler @AaronNagler 4m4 minutes ago
"Had the parties wished to restrict his authority, they could have fashioned a different agreement." Damn.
"Had the parties wished to restrict his authority, they could have fashioned a different agreement." Damn.
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I wonder if the NFLPA would strike over this. Force the owners to specially revisit these "broad" powers.
Fuck that. The suspension is potentially taking away what, 10% of Brady's remaining career? Under no circumstances should he or anyone associated with the Patriots or the NFLPA accept that in view of the league's horrific "investigation," pile of lies, and ignorance of 8th grade science.
Appeal this bitch right up.
I know I read a headline somewhere from one of those sports law experts..... "Why Tom Brady's ruling is appeal proof" ..or something along those lines...
That's a fairly comprehensive bit of disdain for the work that Kessler did throughout, especially in his appellate briefing and argument. Full decision here.
