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That's the exact tone of Sirius NFL Radio. All I've heard is them confusing NFL Policy and this investigation with the law and criminal cases. Pointing out Brady had no reason to hand over his phone (not even what was asked). Pointing out that not producing McNally for a follow up interview isn't the same as not cooperating. There was no solid, definitive proof, etc. That's the guy.

Didn't they sign Deangelo Williams? I think he'll fill in fine for a couple weeks.

As close as that Baltimore game was, I'd say any edge was pretty crucial

Florio mentioned all it would take is a random text to Giselle or someone saying "Hey, I think they finally figured out what we do to the footballs. Be prepared, and sorry for what may be on the news."

doesn't make it any less funny

a few people, myself included mentioned that coincidental sponsorship right after the interview. I think it's in the really long deflategate thread

I'm not making the projections and have no idea where they chose the wins and losses. Though, based on the overall W-L's, even if we beat the Bradyless Pats* twice and Miami's record doesn't change the projections would still put Miami a game ahead of us. Not that they matter in the first place.

Before the whole Brady discipline stuff they projected: Patriots* 11-5 Dolphins 11-5 Bills 8-8 Jets 6-10 So obviously if the Pats* lose Brady the Dolphins are the favorites in their eyes. Also worth nothing, these record projections were made to be used by McShay to put out his 2016 mock draft, where he has the AFC Championship game being Pats* vs Phins. So all in all there is a lot of AFC East love going around.

I do wonder, does Brady turning down the NFLPA's representation in the investigation negate their obligation to back him in an appeal?

I get the feeling that it will be substantial initially, and then adequate after appeal. Just my gut feeling on it

Yeah, one of the callers asserted that Brady gave the investigators 1 day with his phone as long as a rep was in the room with them. Pretty sure that's not at all what happened, but the hosts agreed and even went as far as saying it was a 'Don't let the facts get in the way of a good story' situation...

NFL on ESPN @ESPNNFL "I think right now, it's a foregone conclusion that the NFL is going to suspend Tom Brady for some length of time" - Adam Schefter on SC

Semi-reputable, quoted/cited only when their article serves the purpose of an argument, and ultimately contains mostly garbage content. Again, all imo

PFF is the Huffington Post of Football Analysis imo

He's obviously still consulting Chip Kelly for advice on personnel

Hasn't Carr already played more games than EJ?

For that analogy Rodgers and Brady are given cars with governors on the engine restricting them to 65 mph. Rodgers floors it to see if the governor works, Brady removes the governor altogether.

I don't disagree with the sentiment, but I also don't see the proof.

The self titled "deflater" is/was a part time employee who only worked home games, I believe.

As I said above, they are different. Also, this wasn't even your point. You said And it was completely false and based on an incomplete quote. So, why qualify it with a false statement if the intent is the same in the first place?

There is a difference between an official not doing their job, and altering an already inspected football.

I like how you omit half of his quote to make your point... 'I like to push the limit to how much air we can put in the football, even go over what they allow you to do and see if the officials take air out of it.'

No, Rodgers explicitly said they try to sneak some through inspection overinflated, but doesn't mind if they bring them down to regulation

Yeah, not what I expected from the other negative reports. He seems to have a solid head on his shoulders

If he appeals I hope the NFL just asks for his phone right off the bat