So, the Patriots are cheaters

[JohnnyLingo]

Originally Posted by DrumNFeather

Not really.

I think that a punishment was handed down, and it was fine...but it seemed something that was done to get it out of the public as fast as possible. Whereas with players, the NFL lets "all the facts play out." I think the NFL wanted this to be over as fast as possible so that guys like Easterbrook could be ignored.

Let's say for the sake of argument that the Pats have been doing this for years, and it has helped them gain a strategic advantage...and they win the Superbowl this year and Bellicheck resigns. Essentially the team would be getting punished for the coaches actions and he walks away with 4 super bowl rings and can ready himself for the Hall of Fame.

Like I said, the punishment was fine, but it was more of a matter of "dealing with it" short term, rather than addressing the potential long term issues with cheating. And, there was nothing done to hurt Bellicheck personally...the fine wasn't enough if you ask me...he should've probably been suspended.

Okay. I guess it's a matter of opinion. I don't think videotaping what you can observe in plain sight is as bad as using steroids in regards to competitive advantage.