If Tom Brady's suspension is even partially upheld, the New England Patriots will lose their four-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback for the start of the season. That's good news for those of us who are fans of integrity. But, whether the Patriots excel during his suspension, or sink like a stone, it's a no-win situation for all the other teams and fans, too.
I have been an outspoken critic of Tom Brady for a long time. My argument has been one based on statistics: he plays in an offense in which it is nearly impossible to complete fewer than 60 percent of passes; his best numbers -- by a long shot -- came during the time he could chuck it anywhere he wanted and let Randy Moss run under it; and Matt Cassell, a consistent back-marker everywhere else he went, put up good numbers and 11 wins when he replaced Brady for all but half of the first game of the year in 2008.