NFL says Pats guilty, and Brady knew

[ecu88]

Probable like 50%, 75%, 100%?

This whole thing is stupid. Sounds like Colt and Seahawk fans are still mad.

[Moorgan]

from the earlier story I linked...

 

Patriots owner Robert Kraft issued the following statement:

“When I addressed the media at the Super Bowl on January 26 – over 14 weeks ago – I stated that I unconditionally believed that the New England Patriots had done nothing inappropriate in this process or in violation of the NFL rules and that I was disappointed in the way the league handled the initial investigation. That sentiment has not changed.

“I was convinced that Ted Wells’ investigation would find the same factual evidence supported by both scientific formula and independent research as we did and would ultimately exonerate the Patriots. Based on the explanations I have heard and the studies that have been done, I don’t know how the science of atmospheric conditions can be refuted or how conclusions to the contrary can be drawn without some definitive evidence.”

Kraft concluded: “While I respect the independent process of the investigation, the time, effort and resources expended to reach this conclusion are incomprehensible to me. Knowing that there is no real recourse available, fighting the league and extending this debate would prove to be futile. We understand and greatly respect the responsibility of being one of 32 in this league and, on that basis, we will accept the findings of the report and take the appropriate actions based on those findings as well as any discipline levied by the league.”

[ecu88]

The full report is 243 pages long if you want to read it yourself:

The full report is available here.

243 pgs of waste just like Goodell.

[O-Ther]

That's not a very strong statement. Probable?

 

The injury designation probable = virtual certainty

 

hoping that's what they mean

[DanTheMan]

Used regular balls in the SB though.

So, they might not have ever made it to the Super Bowl if it was'nt for the deflated balls.

[Fidel Cashflow]

This is an outrage

[Udogg]

If I ever get caught cheating on my wife.. Im going to say " I was generally aware".   Wish me luck.

[O-Ther]

from the earlier story I linked...

 

Patriots owner Robert Kraft issued the following statement:

“When I addressed the media at the Super Bowl on January 26 – over 14 weeks ago – I stated that I unconditionally believed that the New England Patriots had done nothing inappropriate in this process or in violation of the NFL rules and that I was disappointed in the way the league handled the initial investigation. That sentiment has not changed.

“I was convinced that Ted Wells’ investigation would find the same factual evidence supported by both scientific formula and independent research as we did and would ultimately exonerate the Patriots. Based on the explanations I have heard and the studies that have been done, I don’t know how the science of atmospheric conditions can be refuted or how conclusions to the contrary can be drawn without some definitive evidence.”

Kraft concluded: “While I respect the independent process of the investigation, the time, effort and resources expended to reach this conclusion are incomprehensible to me. Knowing that there is no real recourse available, fighting the league and extending this debate would prove to be futile. We understand and greatly respect the responsibility of being one of 32 in this league and, on that basis, we will accept the findings of the report and take the appropriate actions based on those findings as well as any discipline levied by the league.”

 

Because atmospheric conditions would have affected ALL the balls, not just the Patriots. Can't use the weather as an excuse. Even the smart dumb guys down the road at Harvard will tell you that.

[ecu88]

How fortunate this comes out after the draft is over?

[O-Ther]

The verdict on the Patriots cheating is ... day to day.

 

We're all day to day

 

[CubsWin]

This is dumb.. Why wouldn't the other team benefit from deflated balls?  

[TylerVagyler]

So Tom gave them cash and other things for their participation lol

[Cookie Lyon]

Those texts between Jastremski and McNally.  Just wow haha

 

I know right? LMAO!

[Moorgan]

This report just took over sports media until Friday...minus some discussion of NBA playoffs.