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Today, we’ll be taking your pulse on the Tom Brady appeal in light of word that settlement discussions for Brady have occurred between the NFL and the Players Association. The commissioner is being pushed by “a small handful of influential owners” to uphold Brady’s four-game suspension, but the league’s participation in settlement talks could be an indication that they are fearful of how a judge would rule on the matter in court.
NFLPA president Eric Winston, meanwhile, sounds fed up with the whole process. When asked how long it might take for Goodell to render his verdict, Winston said it’s “not even worth trying to guess” when Goodell will make his decision. The union prez hopes that Brady’s appeal is successful, but if he’s not, the union is prepared to take the next step, which would mean legal action.
With the possibility of a showdown in court becoming more and more realistic, how do you see Brady’s situation playing out? Do you think he could have his entire suspension overturned? Let us know in the comments!
This may be the only area that a judge would feel it is the commissioners business. While NFL personnel should not violate laws the NFL must take action on cheating however slight. If they give in to the Patriots again, watch out.
I agree that the backlash for Roger Goodell would be pretty severe from the owners if he allows Tom Brady to skate. At the same time, a court battle would be a PR nightmare for him and doubly bad if he loses.