Abandon hope all Yee who whine thus…
Tom Brady agent Don Yee has a remarkable take on the Deflategate report and punishment. Yee claimed innocence, which is not suprising, but let’s deconstruct his logic quickly.
“There is no evidence that Tom directed footballs be set at pressures below the allowable limits.”
True and admirably word-smithed like a lawyer. There is evidence that footballs were deflated below limits. There is evidence that Tom directed deflation. There is evidence that he pressured or bribed to get it done. There is evidence that it was not an isolated event to the point that the Deflator had the nickname “the Deflator” and at least indicated fatigue at the job. There is evidence that this deflation was done intentionally after the balls had been officially checked which would only be done to avoid detection, which in turn would only be necessary if the deflation was below allowable limits. There is evidence that Tom knew who was responsible before any investigation took place (he texted the perpetrators to make sure they were not folding under pressure of the deflation being discovered). There is evidence he lied because he had claimed he didn’t even know the names of those people. There is evidence that Tom likes deflated balls and has the experience to know when they are deflated and how much they are deflated. Can it be that the greatest quarterback in the history of mankind is unable to tell when a ball is deflated below standards? I’m willing to bet that the average high school player could get it right in a blind test a majority of the time.
But yes, there is no evidence that Tom directed footballs be set at pressures below the allowable limits.
“In fact, the evidence shows Tom clearly emphasized that footballs be set at pressures within the rules.”
I must have missed that bit of evidence. So…. huh?
“Tom also cooperated with the investigation and answered every question presented to him.”
True, he cooperated by physically being there. True he answered every question, just deceptively or incompletely, and acted like a diva who was insulted to even be questioned.
Most damning, he refused to provide his phone and text records, evidence that could have theoretically exonerated him.
The reason given for his refusal is that he didn’t want to “set a dangerous precedent for all players facing disciplinary measures”.
Because, you see, Tom has always worried about other players first and because of his strong moral compass he is ready and willing to sacrifice himself, his team, and his fans for the greater good of all mankind.
The man just gives, and gives, and gives.
The man is a saint.
Well, not really. If he were a Saint, he’d be sitting for a year.
