Patriots punishment

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by skippy3481

Yes its a big deal. Just because a good deal of people do it does not make it right. Videotaping signs can be a huge deal. If you know what defense they are calling in, you have a massive advantage. It matters not who else or how many have done it. It's illegal to do it and they were caught, they deserve whatever they get.

Dancing in the end zone and wearing loose socks are illegal in the NFL too.

I still think the whole thing is overblown. I dont think there is a massive advantage. There is only so many things a defense can do. Most of what they do is to react to what the offense does. I suppose Indy is cheating too since Peyton seems to change plays about every play.

[Danzig]

maybe mangini thought he could win regardless. maybe he got embarrassed to find that wasn't the case. after all, he and the pats met three times last year, would be somewhat safe to say that it may happen again this year.
zabe on fox sports had a compelling argument as to why it was a big deal, as well as why mangini owes his loyalty to his new employers, and not his old coach.

my big question tho, is what does this do to tom brady? something not really getting much mention, how good is a QB who knows, doesn't just think, but KNOWS what the defense is going to do? is he tainted now? i would think the scandal would have to have an affect on him, his reputation, his legacy.
i always thought he was a good one. now i'm not so sure. how much was he helped? perhaps bonds can loan him one of those asterisks...