Five ways Tom Brady can stick it to Roger Goodell

Five ways Tom Brady can stick it to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell

By Adam Jacobs | Oct 8, 2016

Feb 2, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (left) and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell pose with the Pete Rozelle trophy during the Super Bowl XLIX-Winning Head Coach and MVP Press Conference at Media Center-Press Conference Room B. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 11, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Refuse future accolades and appearances

If Brady really wants to hurt the NFL all he has to do is refuse all future accolades. He won’t be accepting the invitation to the Pro Bowl or any other award the NFL gives out. By ignoring the praise by the NFL and Goodell, he has the upper hand. The NFL thrives because of its star power and if he refuses to accept any award, he is turning his back on the NFL.

I want to see Brady refuse to do press conferences, talk to reporters or make statements in general. The NFL has policies in place to prevent these types of actions but I think Brady can afford any fines levied. I want complete radio silence like when Marshawn Lynch would only give one-word answers to questions during his press conferences.

If the NFL wants Brady to do any special appearances or promotions, he should refuse. Why should he help them make money when all Goodell tried to do was harm his reputation? Brady should take this personal, as I believe Goodell had a grudge against Brady and the Patriots.

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Even after Deflategate, Brady’s star power is huge and his influence is as strong as ever. He can totally take down Goodell if he chooses to make that his mission.

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