Now that most of the principal players have weighed in, it’s clear to Dan Patrick that somebody is lying. And if it turns out to be Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, the NFL will be in a world of hurt. What Brain Flores is alleging is sports bribery, and we could see class action lawsuits from gamblers if it proves to be true. This is a much more damaging accusation than the Rooney Rule violations, and Dan wouldn’t want to be in NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s shoes as he gives his annual State of the NFL address next week.
Dan Patrick: “Feels like somebody is lying here. Is Brian Flores lying? Is Stephen Ross lying? One is completely lying! You either did or you didn’t... Stephen Ross could be guilty of sports bribery. Because if there’s money involved here, and you’re saying, ‘I want you to lose,’ you’re fixing games. And I think that is what worries the NFL more than anything...”