That argument is unpersuasive Peter. There's plenty of backlash as it is. Besides, many would have been in favor of a reduction without concluding that he had "caved"; hell, by most accounts Goodell was trying hard to reach a settlement without rendering a decision on the appeal at all, one which would have provided a reduced suspension--perhaps greatly reduced-- so I find it a stretch to believe he felt pressured to stick to the four-game penalty. It was Brady's side that was unaccommodating if not down right rigid in continuing this charade that he did no wrong and that anything greater than zero games would be appealed.
There may be several meaty points on appeal worth consideration. My point was that this crying about Goodell's position in the process is weak, and that it was agreed-upon in an arm's length negotiation. Good luck making that "we were outmaneuvered, obviously" argument to the District Court judge.
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