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Post by jetstream23 on Jul 28, 2015 22:57:26 GMT -5
Best tidbit of news I heard all night about this was as follows. "There are only two Patriots in history known to have intentionally destroyed their cellphones, Tom Brady and Aaron Hernandez. Both continue to claim they did nothing wrong and had nothing to hide."
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Post by jetstream23 on Jul 28, 2015 22:59:03 GMT -5
How can they let them keep the Super Bowl after this? Never seen you this fired up......... kinda arousing............ You should see VTN when someone takes one of her knitted hats on a bus! OMG SPAZ!!!
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Post by Lithfan on Jul 29, 2015 7:16:41 GMT -5
Brady released his statement this AM. From NFL.com www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000504572/article/brady-responds-to-goodells-ruling-i-did-nothing-wrong?campaign=tw-nf-sf11465761-sf11465761"I am very disappointed by the NFL's decision to uphold the 4 game suspension against me. I did nothing wrong, and no one in the Patriots organization did either.
Despite submitting to hours of testimony over the past 6 months, it is disappointing that the Commissioner upheld my suspension based upon a standard that it was "probable" that I was "generally aware" of misconduct. The fact is that neither I, nor any equipment person, did anything of which we have been accused. He dismissed my hours of testimony and it is disappointing that he found it unreliable.
I also disagree with yesterday's narrative surrounding my cellphone. I replaced my broken Samsung phone with a new iPhone 6 AFTER my attorneys made it clear to the NFL that my actual phone device would not be subjected to investigation under ANY circumstances. As a member of a union, I was under no obligation to set a new precedent going forward, nor was I made aware at any time during Mr. Wells investigation, that failing to subject my cell phone to investigation would result in ANY discipline.
Most importantly, I have never written, texted, emailed to anybody at anytime, anything related to football air pressure before this issue was raised at the AFC Championship game in January. To suggest that I destroyed a phone to avoid giving the NFL information it requested is completely wrong.
To try and reconcile the record and fully cooperate with the investigation after I was disciplined in May, we turned over detailed pages of cell phone records and all of the emails that Mr. Wells requested. We even contacted the phone company to see if there was any possible way we could retrieve any/all of the actual text messages from my old phone. In short, we exhausted every possibility to give the NFL everything we could and offered to go thru the identity for every text and phone call during the relevant time. Regardless, the NFL knows that Mr. Wells already had ALL relevant communications with Patriots personnel that either Mr. Wells saw or that I was questioned about in my appeal hearing. There is no "smoking gun" and this controversy is manufactured to distract from the fact they have zero evidence of wrongdoing.
I authorized the NFLPA to make a settlement offer to the NFL so that we could avoid going to court and put this inconsequential issue behind us as we move forward into this season. The discipline was upheld without any counter offer. I respect the Commissioners authority, but he also has to respect the CBA and my rights as a private citizen. I will not allow my unfair discipline to become a precedent for other NFL players without a fight.
Lastly, I am overwhelmed and humbled by the support of family, friends and our fans who have supported me since the false accusations were made after the AFC Championship game. I look forward to the opportunity to resume playing with my teammates and winning more games for the New England Patriots."
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Post by Hotman on Jul 29, 2015 7:22:04 GMT -5
LOL fuck you Tommy you bitch. Keep squirming you pink fuckstick douchebag.
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Post by Hotman on Jul 29, 2015 7:26:27 GMT -5
I hope this spoiled brat son of a bitch plays and gets Theisman'd opening night.
And then they find him guilty a year later.
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Post by Fishooked on Jul 29, 2015 8:34:02 GMT -5
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Post by jcappy on Jul 29, 2015 8:37:15 GMT -5
So now no one knew about anything? What happened to the equipment guys that the organization suspended? Doubletalk
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Post by Hotman on Jul 29, 2015 8:44:31 GMT -5
Fuckin pathetic lying cocksuckers. I hope they make Belicheat retire out of madness over all of this.
And don't give these fuckers a single call. Just like what used to happen to anyone who played them. These scumbags really need to be taught a lesson.
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Post by rexneffect on Jul 29, 2015 8:55:00 GMT -5
Brady's statement is pure delusion. They have the texts from the deflator's phone.
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Post by jets.penguin on Jul 29, 2015 8:57:39 GMT -5
I learned some new words today..... Spoliation of Evidence- Spoliation of evidence occurs when an individual or entity violates its duty to preserve relevant evidence. A finding of spoliation will often result in the imposition of sanctions and can significantly impact a litigation. Understanding how courts determine the appropriate spoliation sanction to impose is essential when this issue arises. www.insidecounsel.com/2013/07/18/litigation-sanctions-for-spoliation-of-evidencesound familiar tom?
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Post by jetswin on Jul 29, 2015 8:59:50 GMT -5
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Post by Jets Things on Jul 29, 2015 9:06:11 GMT -5
Brady released his statement this AM. From NFL.com www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000504572/article/brady-responds-to-goodells-ruling-i-did-nothing-wrong?campaign=tw-nf-sf11465761-sf11465761"I am very disappointed by the NFL's decision to uphold the 4 game suspension against me. I did nothing wrong, and no one in the Patriots organization did either.
Despite submitting to hours of testimony over the past 6 months, it is disappointing that the Commissioner upheld my suspension based upon a standard that it was "probable" that I was "generally aware" of misconduct. The fact is that neither I, nor any equipment person, did anything of which we have been accused. He dismissed my hours of testimony and it is disappointing that he found it unreliable.
I also disagree with yesterday's narrative surrounding my cellphone. I replaced my broken Samsung phone with a new iPhone 6 AFTER my attorneys made it clear to the NFL that my actual phone device would not be subjected to investigation under ANY circumstances. As a member of a union, I was under no obligation to set a new precedent going forward, nor was I made aware at any time during Mr. Wells investigation, that failing to subject my cell phone to investigation would result in ANY discipline.
Most importantly, I have never written, texted, emailed to anybody at anytime, anything related to football air pressure before this issue was raised at the AFC Championship game in January. To suggest that I destroyed a phone to avoid giving the NFL information it requested is completely wrong.
To try and reconcile the record and fully cooperate with the investigation after I was disciplined in May, we turned over detailed pages of cell phone records and all of the emails that Mr. Wells requested. We even contacted the phone company to see if there was any possible way we could retrieve any/all of the actual text messages from my old phone. In short, we exhausted every possibility to give the NFL everything we could and offered to go thru the identity for every text and phone call during the relevant time. Regardless, the NFL knows that Mr. Wells already had ALL relevant communications with Patriots personnel that either Mr. Wells saw or that I was questioned about in my appeal hearing. There is no "smoking gun" and this controversy is manufactured to distract from the fact they have zero evidence of wrongdoing.
I authorized the NFLPA to make a settlement offer to the NFL so that we could avoid going to court and put this inconsequential issue behind us as we move forward into this season. The discipline was upheld without any counter offer. I respect the Commissioners authority, but he also has to respect the CBA and my rights as a private citizen. I will not allow my unfair discipline to become a precedent for other NFL players without a fight.
Lastly, I am overwhelmed and humbled by the support of family, friends and our fans who have supported me since the false accusations were made after the AFC Championship game. I look forward to the opportunity to resume playing with my teammates and winning more games for the New England Patriots."This phony altruism is the furthest thing from this shitbag's actual personality.
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Post by Lithfan on Jul 29, 2015 9:12:05 GMT -5
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Post by Lithfan on Jul 29, 2015 9:13:56 GMT -5
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