Arthur Blank acknowledges Falcons cheated

[Jeremy Igo]

 

"It's not really a fine line," Blank told The Associated Press. "I think what we've done in 2013 and 2014 was wrong. Anything that affects the competitive balance and fairness on the field, we're opposed to, as a league, as a club and as an owner. It's obviously embarrassing but beyond embarrassing it doesn't represent our culture and what we're about."

Blank also said that the circumstances that led to the investigation "bothers" him.

"Of course it bothers me," Blank told ESPN.com. "Absolutely it bothers me. We have great respect for the shield and the integrity of the game; the integrity of competition. So that bothers me a great deal. We will deal with it."

The Falcons face a fine and possibly the loss of a draft pick over the matter.

 

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My money is on the Falcons losing a mid round draft pick over this matter in addition to a fine.

 

I absolutely noticed noise coming from the speakers this year in Atlanta on the field. It lasted well into the Panthers huddle. Of course, it went away later in the game when the score was out of reach and the Panthers fans had taken over the dome.

 

Credit Blank though for handling this quickly and like an owner who is actually upset. It presents a stark contrast to Robert Kraft,

[Mr. Scot]

Pardon me whilst I laugh uproariously

[Jakob]

At least Blank had the balls to do what Kraft didn't.

[London Loves Luke]

But the Falcons have all the talent they need, they wont miss a draft pick here or there....

[PhillyB]

punish them by extending matt ryan and making dan quinn their new head coach.

[WOW!!]

Are they going to have fake accounts buying PSL.. in that new garbage dome they're building. . So they can fake ticket sells as well..

[R0CKnR0LLA]

I doubt they lose more than a 4th or 5th.

[UNCrules2187]

ATL home vs. away splits in 2014: 3-4 vs. 3-5 (0-1 in London)

in 2013: 3-5 vs. 1-7

[ctrcat]

I doubt they lose more than a 4th or 5th.

 

By who and why the round is determined I would love to know. 

[Cary Kollins]

Hey Matt, are the speakers loud enough??

 

[Darth Biscuit]

So he admitted it, but did he already know about it?

[Mr. Scot]

I doubt they lose more than a 4th or 5th.

It's a relatively minor offense, but still against the rules.

Wonder if the Colts will confess too.

[ThPantherFan]

Yes, Blank did fess up.  I wonder why he allowed that to happen?  Kraft should do the same.

 

 

[RoaringRiot]

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My money is on the Falcons losing a mid round draft pick over this matter in addition to a fine.

 

I absolutely noticed noise coming from the speakers this year in Atlanta on the field. It lasted well into the Panthers huddle. Of course, it went away later in the game when the score was out of reach and the Panthers fans had taken over the dome.

 

Credit Blank though for handling this quickly and like an owner who is actually upset. It presents a stark contrast to Robert Kraft,

 

 

Did you notice the speakers on the field at CLink? I took a picture of them on my phone but ended up deleting it. They were on the Seahawks sideline at either side of their bench. I was wondering what was coming out of those. 

 

Edit: I'm sure it was nothing which is why I deleted the photo. But.....maybe it wasn't