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Stop the appeals: Time for Tom Brady to accept his suspension

Related Topics: Jimmy Garoppolo, Straw, Tom Brady

Tom Brady is down to his final legal straw in an effort to reverse a four-game suspension, and among the myriad factors he must consider is how best to reflect his long-held allegiance to the team concept. What is the best team play for Brady, who never misses a chance to note that his job is to "help the team win"?

Is it to give up his legal fight, accept the suspension during an advantageous segment of the New England Patriots' schedule and trust teammate Jimmy Garoppolo to do the job?