Deflategate: New England, Tom Brady, was it worth it?
Today the New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady, a four time Super Bowl winner was suspended for four-games during the 2015-2016 season for his role in "Deflategate,"
On top of Brady's suspension the Patriots were fined $1 Million, and lost their first-round draft pick in 2016 and fourth-round pick in 2017.
Does the suspension fit the crime?
In my opinion, no. I think the punishment should have been harder. Although this is a step in the right direction for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who was chastised last year for his "light" punishment on Ray Rice.
While I don't think Rice faced the correct punishment from Goodell, the Baltimore Ravens' front office took the right approach when they released him from the team. Shortly after that announcement the NFL came back and suspended him for the entire season.
While Rice's initial suspension was only two-games for beating up his wife, the eventual punishment fit the crime.
Now to Brady's suspension.
First impression, it does not fit the crime. He cheated on the biggest stage in the sport, the Super Bowl, won, and is being suspended for a handful of games next year. The Patriots will also lose out on a pair of draft picks, the 2016 first-round pick and 2017 fourth-round pick. As well the Patriots will be fined $1 Million.
While the million dollars sounds like a large sum to most, to an NFL franchise like the Patriots it is very small. The Patriots are currently ranked by Forbes as the second most valuable NFL franchise coming in at $2.6 Billion dollars.
But as far as the Patriots and Brady are concerned, they should take this as a small loss with a huge win. Brady will get some extended time off this off season. He will have less game time on his body, and they will get a chance to play backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who last year completed six passes for a total of nine yards. But most of all, the Patriots still won the Super Bowl last year.
As per the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Brady will have three-days to appeal the suspension. Word is out that Brady, and agent will appeal the suspension.
I think if the NFL really wants to get this one right. They should strip the title from the Patriots' and Brady. Ask the Seattle Seahawks' fans who started a petition to strip the New England franchise of their fourth title under Brady.
Nothing would bring chaos to the NFL more than a year without a Super Bowl winner.
Now it's your turn Goodell, make me proud.
Today the New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady, a four time Super Bowl winner was suspended for four-games during the 2015-2016 season for his role in "Deflategate,"
On top of Brady's suspension the Patriots were fined $1 Million, and lost their first-round draft pick in 2016 and fourth-round pick in 2017.
Does the suspension fit the crime?
In my opinion, no. I think the punishment should have been harder. Although this is a step in the right direction for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who was chastised last year for his "light" punishment on Ray Rice.
While I don't think Rice faced the correct punishment from Goodell, the Baltimore Ravens' front office took the right approach when they released him from the team. Shortly after that announcement the NFL came back and suspended him for the entire season.
While Rice's initial suspension was only two-games for beating up his wife, the eventual punishment fit the crime.
Now to Brady's suspension.
First impression, it does not fit the crime. He cheated on the biggest stage in the sport, the Super Bowl, won, and is being suspended for a handful of games next year. The Patriots will also lose out on a pair of draft picks, the 2016 first-round pick and 2017 fourth-round pick. As well the Patriots will be fined $1 Million.
While the million dollars sounds like a large sum to most, to an NFL franchise like the Patriots it is very small. The Patriots are currently ranked by Forbes as the second most valuable NFL franchise coming in at $2.6 Billion dollars.
But as far as the Patriots and Brady are concerned, they should take this as a small loss with a huge win. Brady will get some extended time off this off season. He will have less game time on his body, and they will get a chance to play backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who last year completed six passes for a total of nine yards. But most of all, the Patriots still won the Super Bowl last year.
As per the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Brady will have three-days to appeal the suspension. Word is out that Brady, and agent will appeal the suspension.
I think if the NFL really wants to get this one right. They should strip the title from the Patriots' and Brady. Ask the Seattle Seahawks' fans who started a petition to strip the New England franchise of their fourth title under Brady.
Nothing would bring chaos to the NFL more than a year without a Super Bowl winner.
Now it's your turn Goodell, make me proud.
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