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FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looks to pass during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, Mass. The NFL suspended Brady for the first four games on Monday, May 11, 2015, for his role in a scheme to deflate footballs used in the AFC title game. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

SNYDER: Tom Brady’s suspension more outrageous than the ‘crime’ itself

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Illustration on the NFL's "Deflategate" and the national character by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

ROBERT KNIGHT: Tom Brady’s Deflategate tests NFL message on honesty, character

By Robert Knight

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gestures during an event at Salem State University in Salem, Mass., Thursday, May 7, 2015. An NFL investigation has found that New England Patriots employees likely deflated footballs and that quarterback Tom Brady was &quot;at least generally aware&quot; of the rules violations. The 243-page report released Wednesday, May 6, 2015, said league investigators found no evidence that coach Bill Belichick and team management knew of the practice. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, Pool)

Tom Brady needs more time to digest deflated footballs report

By Howard Ulman - Associated Press

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his wife Mary Pat (left) listen to Melissa Crews during a stop at the Farnum Center in Manchester, N.H., on May 7, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Chris Christie: Deflategate ‘way, way overblown’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Tom Brady spoke Thursday night at a previously scheduled question-and-answer session at Salem State University with journalist Jim Gray. Mr. Brady entered the room to a standing ovation from an audience that he described as being "like a Patriot pep rally."

Tom Brady on ‘Deflategate’: Patriots’ Super Bowl win not tainted

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looks to pass during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, Mass. An NFL investigation has found that New England Patriots employees likely deflated footballs and that quarterback Tom Brady was &quot;at least generally aware&quot; of the rules violations. The 243-page report released Wednesday, May 6, 2015, said league investigators found no evidence that coach Bill Belichick and team management knew of the practice. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Tom Brady to speak at college amid NFL deflated footballs report

By Howard Ulman - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game in Foxborough, Mass., in this Jan. 18, 2015, file photo. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

What’s next for Tom Brady, Patriots after ‘Deflategate’ report

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks at a news conference in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Brady addressed the issue of the NFL investigation of deflated footballs. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Deflategate: Tom Brady ‘aware of inappropriate’ activity with Patriots’ footballs: Wells report

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

President Barack Obama looks over a signed New England Patriots football helmet presented to him by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Wasington, Thursday, April 23, 2015, where the president honored the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots for their Super Bowl XLIX victory. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

Obama pokes fun at ‘deflate-gate’ with Patriots at White House

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Former New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez listens as the guilty verdict is read during his murder trial, Wednesday, April 15, 2015. at Bristol County Superior Court in Fall River, Mass. Hernandez was found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Odin Lloyd in June 2013. He faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole. (Dominick Reuter/Pool Photo via AP)

Aaron Hernandez found guilty of first-degree murder, sentenced to life in prison

By Michelle R. Smith - Associated Press

Patriots draw wild cheers from giddy fans at Boston parade

By Philip Marcelo - Associated Press

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) celebrates with Tom Brady after catching a three-yard touchdown pass during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

It was no serendipitous Super Bowl for Vegas sports books

By KIMBERLY PIERCEALL - Associated Press

Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez, right, glances towards the Lloyd family during his trial at Bristol County Superior Court in Fall River, Ma., Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015. Hernandez is accused of the June 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd. (AP Photo/The Boston Globe, Aram Boghosian, Pool )

Judge removes juror from trial of former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez

By Michelle R. Smith - Associated Press

Bill Belichick, Patriots coach, wears ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ T-shirt before Super Bowl

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) catches a four-yard touchdown pass in front of Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Last-minute interception seals New England Patriots’ Super Bowl victory over Seahawks

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up during practice Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in Tempe, Ariz. The Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks in NFL football Super Bowl XLIX Sunday, Feb. 1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

The Washington Times staff Super Bowl picks

By Staff - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 19, 2014, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell pauses as he speaks during a news conference in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)

Roger Goodell: NFL has moved past season full of ‘plenty of challenges’

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Bill Sarris, the owner of Sarris Candy, poses behind the &quot;deflated&quot; chocolate football called a &quot;Bradie&quot; Ball at Sarris Candy store in in Canonsburg, Pa., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. Sarris says they came up with the idea to poke fun at the controversy surrounding under-inflated footballs on Tuesday. The display item isn't for sale. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Deflategate chocolate football mocking Patriots nets $20K for charity

By Joe Mandak - Associated Press

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick answers questions during a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, in Chandler, Ariz. The Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks in NFL football Super Bowl XLIX Sunday, Feb. 1, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Hoodie and scowl hide the Belichick impact

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Former New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez, right, listens during his murder trial as defense attorney Charles Rankin, left, looks on, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in Fall River, Mass. Hernandez is charged with killing semiprofessional football player Odin Lloyd, 27, in June 2013. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez goes on trial on murder charges

By MICHELLE R. SMITH - Associated Press