Adam Gase will be in Chicago tomorrow interviewing for the OC job per Ian Rapoport on twitter.

@mortreport: NFL has found that 11 of the Patriots footballs used in Sunday’s AFC title game were under-inflated by 2 lbs each, per league sources.

Wow. I mean there isn't really anything that can be done at this point.

@mortreport: NFL has found that 11 of the Patriots footballs used in Sunday’s AFC title game were under-inflated by 2 lbs each, per league sources.

Shocking #TomBradyHasSaggyBalls

@mortreport: NFL has found that 11 of the Patriots footballs used in Sunday’s AFC title game were under-inflated by 2 lbs each, per league sources.

 

There is zero chance that happens without your star veteran QB giving the thumbs up.

Adam Gase will be in Chicago tomorrow interviewing for the OC job per Ian Rapoport on twitter.

Would complete a pretty badass staff, if you ask me.

There is zero chance that happens without your star veteran QB giving the thumbs up.

 

Yup, they straight up cheated. And it's not like the Colts were given the same balls...

 

Extremely unfair. They should lose ALL of their draft picks next year. I doubt the Colts would have beat them if the Patriots didn't deflate the footballs, but I don't think you can say they would have lost for sure either. There needs to be a stiff penalty for this.

Yup, they straight up cheated. And it's not like the Colts were given the same balls...

 

Extremely unfair. They should lose ALL of their draft picks next year. I doubt the Colts would have beat them if the Patriots didn't deflate the footballs, but I don't think you can say they would have lost for sure either. There needs to be a stiff penalty for this.

 

I'm not a rule guru but every single article I've read states the Colts were indeed using the same balls, and many of the articles saying this wouldn't affect outcome of the game. Just playing devils advocate.

I'm not a rule guru but every single article I've read states the Colts were indeed using the same balls, and many of the articles saying this wouldn't affect outcome of the game. Just playing devils advocate.

 

I thought each team provides their own balls

 

edi: each team does provide their own. Now, thats not me saying that if the Colts had a disadvantage that caused them to lose the game, but it definitely was a disadvantage. Who knows, maybe Brady isnt able to grip the ball and has some fumble issues that give the Colts some points, maybe he throws a few picks. Either way, it is dirty pool.

 

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6513020

 

Under current NFL rules, each team provides a dozen footballs to use when it's on offense. The balls are supposed to be inspected, marked and checked during the game. In addition to the balls provided by each team, eight balls used for kicking are shipped directly to the referees by the manufacturer.

I have a feeling this draft year will not be fun for the Pats.

Yup, they straight up cheated. And it's not like the Colts were given the same balls...

 

Extremely unfair. They should lose ALL of their draft picks next year. I doubt the Colts would have beat them if the Patriots didn't deflate the footballs, but I don't think you can say they would have lost for sure either. There needs to be a stiff penalty for this.

I would advocate multiple years of losing draft picks. They are not first time offenders and really should not get the benefit of the doubt. Are we supposed to believe this was the first time this stunt was pulled? Even if the Patriots win the Super Bowl, Tom Brady's legacy took a huge hit in my eyes

$$$$ fine for Ol' Billy B

$$$$ fine for Kraft

 

Take 1st & 2nd round picks from them for next three years. Might seem harsh, but at this point they're repeat offenders and its institutional. They're not showing respect for "the Shield."

 

Poor guy whose job it is to take the air out of the balls is probably getting his a$$ chewed for missing one. 11 of 12 is unacceptable.

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I think its going to be handled as if it was a first time offense(and I dont agree with it). After the Ray Rice situation, the NFL set up everything that the commish could and could not do, and everyone kind of got a clean slate from that point.

Seems to me like Chudzinski is Bears first choice for OC. For some reason, he isn't interviewing with Rams. He was either blocked from interviewing or staying with the Colts. Charlie Weis interviewed yesterday. My guess is that Chud can't be had, Weis isn't the right fit, and now they will lock up Adam Gase today.

Brad Johnson admits to paying a $7500 bribe before the Super Bowl in 2003 for someone tamper with 100 footballs to make them easier to grip. I wonder if the Patriots aren't the only team to do this, just the only ones dumb enough to get caught.

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/...the-super-bowl/

Brad Johnson admits to paying a $7500 bribe before the Super Bowl in 2003 for someone tamper with 100 footballs to make them easier to grip. I wonder if the Patriots aren't the only team to do this, just the only ones dumb enough to get caught.

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/...the-super-bowl/

Lane Kiffin has even done it, its not a secret tactic.

$$$$ fine for Ol' Billy B

$$$$ fine for Kraft

 

Take 1st & 2nd round picks from them for next three years. Might seem harsh, but at this point they're repeat offenders and its institutional. They're not showing respect for "the Shield."

 

Poor guy whose job it is to take the air out of the balls is probably getting his a$$ chewed for missing one. 11 of 12 is unacceptable.

 

I'd either take 1sts and 2nds for the next three years or if they REALLY wanted to drop the hammer: No picks this year. None. It should have an effect like the Joe Smith - Timberwolves penalty.

Kraft and Goddell are as tight as Reinsdorf and Selig.

 

They may lose a couple of picks and a six figure fine.

 

The real punishment should be BB suspended for the game or 8 games next year.

 

 

Kraft and Goddell are as tight as Reinsdorf and Selig.

 

They may lose a couple of picks and a six figure fine.

 

The real punishment should be BB suspended for the game or 8 games next year.

 

 

It's most likely more of a Brady thing than a Belichick thing but alright.

Lane Kiffin has even done it, its not a secret tactic.

 

NO!!! A ROGUE BALLBOY DID IT. THATS THE STORY AND WE ARE STICKING TO IT

I'd either take 1sts and 2nds for the next three years or if they REALLY wanted to drop the hammer: No picks this year. None. It should have an effect like the Joe Smith - Timberwolves penalty.

 

 

You obviously don't follow the NFL if you think that's an appropriate fine. 1st and 2nds? Not a chance. That would kill an organization. Not going to happen.

You obviously don't follow the NFL if you think that's an appropriate fine. 1st and 2nds? Not a chance. That would kill an organization. Not going to happen.

Yeah, that would be similar to the death penalty in the NCAA. That isn't going to happen in professional sports.

 

I think this whole thing is being overblown though.

You obviously don't follow the NFL if you think that's an appropriate fine. 1st and 2nds? Not a chance. That would kill an organization. Not going to happen.

 

 

Yeah, that would be similar to the death penalty in the NCAA. That isn't going to happen in professional sports.

 

I think this whole thing is being overblown though.

 

The Saints lost back to back 2nd round picks because of the bounty scandal. Flat out cheating, and when it's not the first time, is a worse offense to the integrity of the league. Losing two firsts is not crippling or equal to the NCAA death penalty. You'd have to forfeit all your picks for 3 years to make that statement. Losing 2 first round picks at the end of the 1st round will not come close to crippling your franchise.

The Saints lost back to back 2nd round picks because of the bounty scandal. Flat out cheating, and when it's not the first time, is a worse offense to the integrity of the league. Losing two firsts is not crippling or equal to the NCAA death penalty. You'd have to forfeit all your picks for 3 years to make that statement. Losing 2 first round picks at the end of the 1st round will not come close to crippling your franchise.

But losing a first and a second for 3 straight years? Losing two firsts alone, I agree, will not cripple a franchise. The Bears did that in the Cutler trade and were relatively fine. There is a big difference between 2 first round picks and 3 first round picks and 3 second round picks.

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But losing a first and a second for 3 straight years? Losing two firsts alone, I agree, will not cripple a franchise. The Bears did that in the Cutler trade and were relatively fine. There is a big difference between 2 first round picks and 3 first round picks and 3 second round picks.

 

I missed that someone said for 3 years. I agree that's a bit much, but I'd be fine with 2 years or just 1sts for 3 years. Patriots don't like it? Stop cheating. This is their second time they've been caught doing something.