Deflategate should have been put to rest a long time ago

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Do you remember that annoying, almost pointless case that the NFL and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady took all the way to court? Yes, it was Deflategate, a case that was overturned in the summer.

But after more than a year, the NFL decided it was necessary to bring the case to the U.S District Appeals Court. Remember, this case was originally settled in the summer. Why would the NFL appeal the case again?

The incident happened two seasons ago, and it did little to no damage to the NFL. Yes, I know rules are rules, but its an unwritten rule, and let’s be honest many other players, not just in the NFL like to tamper with equipment. But this was one of the first times that an incident like this was taken past a letter from the league office.

The fact that this case got the attention it got, and the fact it was taken to a U.S. Court, is just absolutely ridiculous. Who knows if Brady was even responsible for this. Many scientists have stated and proved that the ball could have easily been deflated by the air.

And even if Brady did do this, New England won the game when this case came to life, by 40+ points. I doubt that the ball would make a difference, as New England was clearly the better team. Brady should have gotten a fine, or simply a warning.

This case was so trivial, it could’ve been solved within a day, but instead it took months and months for this to be resolved. Perhaps the worst part of this, was the punishment. Brady was handed a four-game suspension, for barely deflating the ball in a game they won by 42.

Greg Hardy, who nearly killed his girl-friend after committing domestic violence, also got four games. Deflating a ball, committing violence, are those really equal? That’s not even a viable question. The point is, the NFL got everything wrong here, and we’ll have to see if Brady will appeal the decision, yet again.