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Several owners want Brady’s suspension cut?
- Updated: April 26, 2016
The reinstatement of Tom Brady’s four-game Deflategate suspension might have pleased the NFL, but not every owner is happy about what’s happening to Brady.
Two NFL owners told Bleacher Report’s Jason Cole that a four-game suspension for Brady is too harsh. The two owners also spoke with several other owners, and each of them seemed to agree that a one- or two-game suspension would be more reasonable for Brady.
This particular group of owners wants to see Roger Goodell keep his power when it comes to punishing players, but they also want to see Brady’s suspension reduced, which could possibly pave the way for a settlement. Theoretically, if the NFLPA stops challenging Goodell’s power, he might be willing to reduce Brady’s suspension.
As things stand now, Brady basically has two options: He can fight the decision and file a petition for a re-hearing en banc, or he can give up and accept the suspension.
If Brady goes with Option 1, then Deflategate could drag on for another offseason, which wouldn’t be a good look for the NFL.
Wait, there’s also Option 3.
Option 3 would be a settlement between Brady and the NFL, which doesn’t sound completely out of the question. Not only are the aforementioned owners open to a settlement that would reduce Brady’s …
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