In the non-surprise of the century, the NFL's commissioner will be hearing the Patriots quarterback's appeal.
The notion the New England Patriots would receive a neutral party to hear Tom Brady's appeal seems reasonable. It's also an idea that the league has no interest in supporting.
NFL source: Roger Goodell will hear Tom Brady's appeal. Yes, the commissioner will hear it. More on this story soon.
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) May 15, 2015
So, to get this straight, the person responsible for initiating this investigation, for selecting the party responsible for the investigation, for paying their expenses, and for signing off on Brady's initial suspension is trying to play neutral?