Report: Tom Brady destroyed his phone. Appeal has been denied.

[The Franchise]

Nope.....he did nothing wrong.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/...eld/ar-AAdBouH

The NFL is going to reject Tom Brady’s appeal and uphold the four-game suspension he is facing for his alleged role in Deflategate, according to one report.

Stephen A. Smith said on ESPN’s “First Take” Tuesday morning that a source told him Roger Goodell will not reduce or overturn Brady’s suspension. Perhaps more shocking, Smith cited a separate source who told him Brady actually destroyed his own personal cell phone rather than just refusing to turn it over.

We have known all along that the bigger issue here is Brady’s lack of cooperation during the Ted Wells investigation. The NFL was furious that Brady wouldn’t give up “relevant” text messages and emails that might help clarify his level of involvement — or lack thereof — in Patriots equipment managers allegedly letting air out of game balls.

Smith clarified that he was told by one source that the NFL is going stand by its four-game suspension within the next 24-48 hours, whereas the information about Brady destroying his cell phone was just “something I heard.” It was almost as if he was downplaying the information knowing how much of a bombshell the rumor was.

Reports in recent weeks have been all over the place regarding Brady’s appeal. There has been some indication that the two sides are working toward a settlement, though reports like this one make that seem unlikely.

If the NFL upholds the suspension, no one would be stunned. If someone can prove that Brady destroyed his cell phone, that would be tough for the New England Patriots quarterback to explain.

[Skyy God]

Originally Posted by eDave

LOL. Good god. She ain't even hot.

She's a skinny blonde with good facial features.

A lot of people find that attractive.

[Chiefnj2]

Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

Don't forget the text about going to ESPN. I would like to hear what that meant? What exactly would he have done that ESPN would be interested in?

Could it be deflating footballs?

Clearly ESPN is interested in his weight loss program.

[BossChief]

They said on ESPN that the court has the power to subpoena the phone records from the phone company, unless it's sprint. The others keep those records for 3 years.

This is gonna open the whole can of worms.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by BossChief

They said on ESPN that the court has the power to subpoena the phone records from the phone company, unless it's sprint. The others keep those records for 3 years.

This is gonna open the whole can of worms.

I wonder if they will find that rumored damning Dez Bryant video on his phone.

[Hootie]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I wonder if they will find that rumored damning Dez Bryant video on his phone.

That would devalue the hard drive BossChief keeps it on exponentially

[Strongside]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I wonder if they will find that rumored damning Dez Bryant video on his phone.

Plot twist. Dez Bryant deflated the footballs for Tom by slapping women in the head with them until enough air was released.

[Anyong Bluth]

Originally Posted by BossChief

They said on ESPN that the court has the power to subpoena the phone records from the phone company, unless it's sprint. The others keep those records for 3 years.

This is gonna open the whole can of worms.

No no no... Pats fans clearly stated earlier in this thread they can't get his records.

I spelled it out. Unless this is under seal this is all a charade. I see no reason it would be- the immaterial information won't be entered into record or produced as evidence exhibits.

It's like trying to **** a goat as proof you didn't intend on stealing the goat.

What blows my mind is all the NE fans who are lock in step with this absurdity. You must think everyone else has the mental capacity of Terry Schievo. The entire incident and fairy tale defense coupled with a bunch of insincere outrage stinks like a wet fart.

If you would have just admitted it, said your mea culpa, it's probably a $75k fine and the story would have flatlined by now.

Because Brady.

[Hootie]

hilariously, New England fans have gone with the "just wait until the next step and then you'll see!!!!" frame of mind and it has literally gotten exponentially worse at every step. Exponentially worse. I expect nothing differently from this next one ... especially now since Brady has been quoted as saying, "I have done nothing wrong, nor has anyone else in the Patriots organization."

So when they find that that is indeed false, like already proven, he'll just continue to look like more and more of a scumbag and a cheater ... and it'll make spygate look worse and worse, and he'll just go down as the NFL Lance Armstrong. Fair enough.

[Chiefnj2]

Tom, if nobody told you that you could get in trouble for not producing phone/text records, for destroying evidence and not cooperating, you may want to think about a new agent and legal counsel. You are getting robbed, and not by Roger.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Dylan

GloryDayz:

Shall we?

Play this when you have time: Top Tracks of Leonard Cohen -

Promise me you will listen to the first track: "Hallelujah" It is Awesome!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrLk...OjWy0IcUdeTBc-

That was awesome, and the music is just awe awesome! I didn't know Simon danced. I need to watch less sports!!!!!

And the one where's he's dressed in the matador outfit is most awesome!

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

The NFLPA didn't want any deal struck between the Patriots,Brady and the NFL. They wanted to go to court. They have been crying about the CBA since the moment they signed it. They now hope the courts will renegotiate the CBA for them and force the NFL to give up power without the NFLPA needed to give something back in exchange.

total bullshit

After hearing each team got some $226M "just for existing" (I think), but the cap is at ~$155M, I think they might want to start over again.

But it doesn't change the fact that the Pats are cheating scum!

[MagicHef]

Originally Posted by Amnorix

Honestly, I think his statement is a PR move as much as anything else. Many Patriots fans are of course unhappy with the punishment, and him accepting it. His apology may just be to placate the job base.

Yep, I agree. His angry rant really meant nothing, it was just a bunch of nonsense to placate Patriot fans.

[Reerun_KC]

How many of you guys would let Brady deflate your balls?

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

hilariously, New England fans have gone with the "just wait until the next step and then you'll see!!!!" frame of mind and it has literally gotten exponentially worse at every step. Exponentially worse. I expect nothing differently from this next one ... especially now since Brady has been quoted as saying, "I have done nothing wrong, nor has anyone else in the Patriots organization."

So when they find that that is indeed false, like already proven, he'll just continue to look like more and more of a scumbag and a cheater ... and it'll make spygate look worse and worse, and he'll just go down as the NFL Lance Armstrong. Fair enough.

Yeah, the grandstanding by Brady in spite of everything that's come out is just pathetic. I think he's gone to far to turn back now though. He would look even worse than he already does and lose the few supporters he has left.

I'm sure he's aware that the pathetic NE fan base will caress his balls no matter ter what he does, though. He could admit to killing the Lindbergh baby and those shlubs would be like "that kid deserved it".

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

Yeah, the grandstanding by Brady in spite of everything that's come out is just pathetic. I think he's gone to far to turn back now though. He would look even worse than he already does and lose the few supporters he has left.

I'm sure he's aware that the pathetic NE fan base will caress his balls no matter ter what he does, though. He could admit to killing the Lindbergh baby and those shlubs would be like "that kid deserved it".

Basically just described every fanbase in the NFL. You don't get Fan out of fanatic without reason.