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Originally Posted by nolemmings
BTW, what is Goodell's stake in the outcome? He has an incentive to punish one of the most high-profile franchises in the league and it's golden boy, do no wrong QB? He loves the negative publicity and acrimony that builds up from his decision? Who brought all of this on in the first place?
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The backlash would have been enormous had he reduced the suspension. Can you imagine the accusations of giving in to pressure from Kraft, intimidation, weakness, favoritism for Brady and the Patriots, etc.?
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Last edited by Peter_Spaeth; 07-30-2015 at 05:25 PM.
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