So judge wants NFL-Brady to settle, NFL changes its offer, and Brady continues to stand firm. Seems like Brady has just gotten terrible advice throughout this whole thing. The day after it came out he should've said "All QBs have their preference, and I do like the football slightly underinflated. I never gave any instruction to underinflate the balls, but there must have been a miscommunication in our organization. In any event, as the leader of this team, it starts and ends with me. I apologize for what happened and would be happy to work with the NFL to make sure this type of mix-up doesn't happen again." Bet you anything that statement would've gotten him a $5,000 fine, no suspension, issue long forgotten, super bowl hero.