It’s baaaack!
All was relatively calm on the Deflategate front, but the underinflated football scandal reentered the news cycle in a big way Wednesday when the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady to have his four-game suspension reheard en banc.
This doesn’t mean the drama is over. Brady still can take his case to the Supreme Court, and he probably will. But it’s looking more and more like Brady will be forced to miss four games and that Jimmy Garoppolo will open the 2016 season as New England’s starting quarterback.
The internet reacted accordingly.
What do U.S. Supreme Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Bill Belichick have in common? They'll both decide if Jimmy Garoppolo starts in Week 1.
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) July 13, 2016
Punishment
Against
Tom
Ridiculous
Inspiring
Obvious
Thunderous
Smackdown— FitzyGFY 🍺 (brew checkmark) (@FitzyGFY) July 13, 2016
Oh, so the NFL wants a more rested and motivated Tom Brady for the playoffs? Cool.
— FitzyGFY 🍺 (brew checkmark) (@FitzyGFY) July 13, 2016
Yes, this Brady ruling pisses me off.
Yes, I can barely sit down my ass is so chapped.
Yes, I'm already working on a fiery new video.— FitzyGFY 🍺 (brew checkmark) (@FitzyGFY) July 13, 2016
"I've maintained my omnipotence! I can still do whatever I want even if science and facts refute my rulings!" pic.twitter.com/Hxny9gQiRQ
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) July 13, 2016
"I've got this. I'm just as handsome as Tom and I've got this." pic.twitter.com/PdZ33q9slT
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) July 13, 2016
DeflateGate legal fees are hovering around $25 million. Is it finally over or will Brady go to Supreme Court?
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) July 13, 2016
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries marriage lasted 72 days. The divorce was finalized in 536 days. DeflateGate is now on Day 542.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) July 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/russbengtson/status/753225131317661696
Just a real quick analysis on #Deflategate pic.twitter.com/JwxATba0oo
— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) July 13, 2016
I've said this many times, but I hope Brady sues #NFL for defamation. The scoundrels can't hide behind the CBA on that. Truth needs sunshine
— Matt Chatham (@chatham58) July 13, 2016
The worst part of any negative Brady news: Goodell popping his head out of the sand for a gross media victory lap. Countdown starts now
— Rich Levine (@rich_levine) July 13, 2016
Quick reminder that Roger Goodell routinely lies and manipulates info that could prevent player death + brain damage. Not a good person
— Rich Levine (@rich_levine) July 13, 2016
"What is: #DeflateGate?"#JeopardySports pic.twitter.com/9P0gXqHtZF
— Jeopardy! Sports (@JeopardySports) July 13, 2016
Well, it looks like Tom Brady might really get suspended this time #Deflategate pic.twitter.com/FS3ASamh21
— Bryce Wood (@woodymlb4) July 13, 2016
JESUS CHRIST! Let's let #Deflategate go… The final score was 45-7. The balls had nothing to do with that pathetic Colts defense
— Joseph Barracato (@JoeBarracato) July 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/hellonichole/status/753231174995152896
A live look at Twitter. #Deflategate pic.twitter.com/9nnEXS4Z9B
— Amy Derjue (@derjue) July 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/SportsonEarth/status/753268149173321728
Announcement from the #Patriots after today's #Deflategate ruling. #TomBrady pic.twitter.com/q75XMqCUOq
— Dañiel (@OkieBravesFan) July 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/hatecheaters91/status/753266889695064064
Fav part of #Deflategate today:
The #SupremeCourt justice who oversees District 2, will have say if it goes to DC.. pic.twitter.com/JSDNMJcS4w
— Mia O'Brien (@MiaOBrienTV) July 13, 2016
Thumbnail photo via Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports Images
