New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady made his first public appearance since the release of Ted Wells’ findings on Deflategate were released. He didn’t really say much though, but he does believe that the team’s Super Bowl XLIX victory isn’t tainted.
Brady attended an event at Salem State University in Massachusetts, so the crowd was definitely friendly to him. Still, journalist Jim Gray had to ask him questions about it, since the report was released on Wednesday. In it, Wells concluded that BRady “was at least generally aware of the inappropriate activities” that involved deflating footballs before the AFC Championship game in January.
“I don't really have any reaction. Our owner commented on it yesterday,” Brady said, notes CBS Sports. “It's only been 30 hours so I haven't had much time to digest it fully, but when I do, I'll be sure to let you know how I feel about it.”
The three-time Super Bowl MVP said that he does hope to address the report “soon,” adding that, “There's still a process that's going forth right now and I'm involved in that process and whenever it happens, it happens. And I'll certainly want to be comfortable with the statements that I make.”
Brady also said that the Super Bowl XLIX win is “absolutely not” tainted.
“We earned and achieved everything we got this year as a team. I’m very proud of that and our fans should be too,” he said, notes Boston.com.
Brady’s agent, Don Yee, already commented on the Wells report, calling it a “significant and terrible disappointment.”
The NFL is still trying to figure out how to discipline Brady. The Miami Herald reports that a season-long suspension is even up for discussion.
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