A federal judge sharply rebuked the National Football League on Thursday as he freed Patriots quarterback Tom Brady from a four-game suspension that had overshadowed his fourth Super Bowl title and hung over his legacy like black bunting. Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who in May was seen as weakening Brady’s defense by accepting a $1 million fine and agreeing to forfeit two draft picks because of the affair, issued a statement praising the franchise quarterback and excoriating NFL personnel. “With absolutely no evidence of any wrongdoing by Tom in the Wells report, the lawyers at the league still insisted on imposing and defending unwarranted and unprecedented discipline,’’ Kraft said. “Judge Richard Berman understood this, and we are greatly appreciative of his thoughtful decision. Now, we can return our focus to the game on the field.”
This is an absolute outrage to the NFL in that the commissioner's power is being bent. Greg Hardy had his suspension shortened, and now Tom Brady is having his suspension nullified. Even though he attempted to cover up the fact that he deflated the balls which is cheating in a playoff game and I strongly disagree with this entire case.
I don't like how players are easily let off the hook after a crime because the team needs them. If some gambler went out and flattened the ball, I highly doubt he'll get off so easily because his team needs him.
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