Tom Brady's statement on Facebook this morning that he did nothing to warrant a four-game suspension over the "Deflategate" scandal seems to be uncompromising but even some rabid Patriots fans don't buy it.
Connecticut resident Bill Reardon said the time off is well deserved, however.
"Especially with what just came out regarding the cellphone and destroying any evidence," Reardon said. "It just kind of makes it look more suspicious. I still think he's a dynamite player."
"Tom Brady's a great guy, he's got great poise, great character," said Devin Booth of Old Wethersfield. "I'm seeing no positive proof as to what he's done wrong. It's he says she said and I hope he stands his ground."
He's hoping Tom Brady will appeal the suspension in civil court. But Brady also faces the court of public opinion.
"I think that it's in his best interest to deny this and sort of move past it," said Nakhia Henry, from Newington. "I think he can deal with it. It's quite more than my paycheck so I think he'll be fine."
Segundo Rivera said Brady should sit out for at least a year.
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"He cheated, he cheated. He threw the ball for them. He cheated. he cheated. I believe he cheated," Rivera said.
