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Thursday on NFL Network, Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter shot off about the Patriots in general, and their quarterback, Tom Brady, in particular. Porter said he felt Brady "gets his own rules", and cited examples of Brady calling for flags and getting calls. Well, who better to ask about this subject than Brady himself? "No, I don't think so, " Brady told the Globe. "You may get more calls. I don't know. I think the ref calls what he sees. I don't think I've ever influenced a call. The refs we have are very good. If they make a call on that, great. If they don't, that's fine."

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Tom Brady, AP Tom Brady, AP
November 7, 2009  08:33 AM ET

Some well spoken PC B.S. He'll do well in Congress..... Good Morning Gentleman.

November 7, 2009  08:46 AM ET

And after his statement, he went and banged six supermodels on a giant pile of cash.

November 7, 2009  08:48 AM ET
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And after his statement, he went and banged six supermodels on a giant pile of cash.

Yet another declaration for his ability to fit into the Senate, or Congress. Good Call.

November 7, 2009  08:49 AM ET
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Some well spoken PC B.S. He'll do well in Congress..... Good Morning Gentleman.

Top o' the morning to you, gdubya.

Of course he doesn't think he gets his own rules. Just like his coach didn't think videotaping the Jets' signals counted as cheating.

November 7, 2009  08:51 AM ET
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Top o' the morning to you, gdubya.Of course he doesn't think he gets his own rules. Just like his coach didn't think videotaping the Jets' signals counted as cheating.

Good Morning Sir, He must not watch much replay of the games if he doesn't think he whines.

November 7, 2009  08:58 AM ET
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Good Morning Sir, He must not watch much replay of the games if he doesn't think he whines.

He does. He just fastforwards most of it.

November 7, 2009  09:01 AM ET

I'm pretty sure he whines around the house too.

November 7, 2009  09:02 AM ET

IMO, he'll sign to 100 million plus contract, play another year or so, then run for congress.

November 7, 2009  09:04 AM ET

The big contract may influence Giselles child support( not to mention Bridgett needs an upgrade), and whether she sticks with him.

November 7, 2009  09:05 AM ET
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IMO, he'll sign to 100 million plus contract, play another year or so, then run for congress.

It seems obvious you have something against congress people gdubya. lol

November 7, 2009  09:09 AM ET
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It seems obvious you have something against congress people gdubya. lol

No Sir, only in thieves, and liars.

November 7, 2009  09:10 AM ET

"I don't think I've ever influenced a call."



Watch the video:
1. Brady takes a shiner to the knee
2. Brady turns to the Ref and asks for the call
3. The Ref nods in agreement and throws a flag

The Ref did not begin reaching for the flag until after Brady asked for the call.

November 7, 2009  09:14 AM ET
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No Sir, only in thieves, and liars.

Yes, I can see the connection between those and congress...

November 7, 2009  09:14 AM ET
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"I don't think I've ever influenced a call."Watch the video:1. Brady takes a shiner to the knee2. Brady turns to the Ref and asks for the call3. The Ref nods in agreement and throws a flagThe Ref did not begin reaching for the flag until after Brady asked for the call.

exactly Sir, a prime example.

November 7, 2009  09:33 AM ET

Players try to work the refs all the time. Especially D Linemen working a holding penalty. Usually to get the next call. The only difference with a QB is that you are more likely to see it. All part of the game. All QBs do the same every game.

November 7, 2009  09:36 AM ET

The Pats cheat, the NFL helps or turns a blind eye and we're not to notice. Cheaters never win.

November 7, 2009  09:45 AM ET
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Players try to work the refs all the time. Especially D Linemen working a holding penalty. Usually to get the next call. The only difference with a QB is that you are more likely to see it. All part of the game. All QBs do the same every game.

Agreed, this is a non-event. I saw the play noted by (un)Official and IMHO the ref is already nodding, but trying to keep his balance while backpedaling AND reaching for the flag before Brady says a thing. I think the Ref had trouble getting the flag out as he was backpedaling....

November 7, 2009  09:45 AM ET
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The Pats cheat, the NFL helps or turns a blind eye and we're not to notice. Cheaters never win.

The NFL does not help the Patriots.....why would they? Please explain.

November 7, 2009  09:52 AM ET
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I'm pretty sure he whines around the house too.

I'll let that Gisele snatch shut me up anyday

 
November 7, 2009  09:56 AM ET
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I'll let that Gisele snatch shut me up anyday

She's just another tall, skinny chick, not even all that good looking.

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