Don't look now...but the Patriots are PO'd!

[Alex.]

As I see this discussion going into a deeper aspect of what occurred with Brady I have to say I do not care what a judge has said or done in as much as Brady was not exonerated by any means. Brady did what he did, the Patriots did what they did, the NFL did what they did and it all points to an organization that needs to revamp what they tell the public they stand for.

As it is a team that cheats can participate only to cheat again, a player can breach his contract with the governing body only to go unpunished and be rewarded for his misdeed(s). The owners can do what they want in order to gain the most profit, even if it weakens the integrity of the game/product. The fans can view the game as of it were a religion and hold a player out to be their messiah.

I am looking forward to the end of the Goodell, Brady, Belichick, Kraft era of football and hoping it returns to a pastime that can be enjoyed without the drama and cheating that aforementioned has brought into the NFL.

 

[Oldstyle]

Lawyers obsess about the language that goes into contracts for this very reason. Roger Goodell and the NFL thought they had the power to impose whatever punishment they saw fit on any player or team. They thought that power was iron clad. Unfortunately for them...when you include an ambiguous term like "fair" in a legal contract and don't specify what that word means...a third party (either an arbiter or a judge) may very well be called in to decide what is and isn't "fair".

Then terms of the contract are not open to arbitrary interpretation that is what the parties agreed to.

With all respect, Phallics...when the wording of a contract is ambiguous...then it will be open to interpretation! It's why lawyers obsess about the language contained in contracts.

 

[Oldstyle]

As I see this discussion going into a deeper aspect of what occurred with Brady I have to say I do not care what a judge has said or done in as much as Brady was not exonerated by any means. Brady did what he did, the Patriots did what they did, the NFL did what they did and it all points to an organization that needs to revamp what they tell the public they stand for.

As it is a team that cheats can participate only to cheat again, a player can breach his contract with the governing body only to go unpunished and be rewarded for his misdeed(s). The owners can do what they want in order to gain the most profit, even if it weakens the integrity of the game/product. The fans can view the game as of it were a religion and hold a player out to be their messiah.

I am looking forward to the end of the Goodell, Brady, Belichick, Kraft era of football and hoping it returns to a pastime that can be enjoyed without the drama and cheating that aforementioned has brought into the NFL.

What is it specifically that you think Brady "did"? Do you have proof that he was behind the illegal deflating of game balls? If so I'd love to hear what that proof is, Phallics because Ted Wells certainly never came up with any.

Bottom line is that you've chosen to ignore other teams blatantly breaking NFL rules and not being punished at all for those transgressions...while you want the book to be thrown at the Patriots for something that you, Ted Wells and the NFL failed to prove. Then you stand on a soapbox and wax poetic about wanting an end to the era of cheating? That's self serving pap.

 

[Alex.]

Lawyers obsess about the language that goes into contracts for this very reason. Roger Goodell and the NFL thought they had the power to impose whatever punishment they saw fit on any player or team. They thought that power was iron clad. Unfortunately for them...when you include an ambiguous term like "fair" in a legal contract and don't specify what that word means...a third party (either an arbiter or a judge) may very well be called in to decide what is and isn't "fair".

Then terms of the contract are not open to arbitrary interpretation that is what the parties agreed to.

With all respect, Phallics...when the wording of a contract is ambiguous...then it will be open to interpretation! It's why lawyers obsess about the language contained in contracts.

Source it.

 

[Alex.]

As I see this discussion going into a deeper aspect of what occurred with Brady I have to say I do not care what a judge has said or done in as much as Brady was not exonerated by any means. Brady did what he did, the Patriots did what they did, the NFL did what they did and it all points to an organization that needs to revamp what they tell the public they stand for.

As it is a team that cheats can participate only to cheat again, a player can breach his contract with the governing body only to go unpunished and be rewarded for his misdeed(s). The owners can do what they want in order to gain the most profit, even if it weakens the integrity of the game/product. The fans can view the game as of it were a religion and hold a player out to be their messiah.

I am looking forward to the end of the Goodell, Brady, Belichick, Kraft era of football and hoping it returns to a pastime that can be enjoyed without the drama and cheating that aforementioned has brought into the NFL.

What is it specifically that you think Brady "did"? Do you have proof that he was behind the illegal deflating of game balls? If so I'd love to hear what that proof is, Phallics because Ted Wells certainly never came up with any.

Bottom line is that you've chosen to ignore other teams blatantly breaking NFL rules and not being punished at all for those transgressions...while you want the book to be thrown at the Patriots for something that you, Ted Wells and the NFL failed to prove. Then you stand on a soapbox and wax poetic about wanting an end to the era of cheating? That's self serving pap.

I have stated for months what he did and you have clearly supported the idea that the Patriots are cheaters. No need to waffle and try to back peddle.

 

[Oldstyle]

I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from. It was a minor violation and one that other teams had been doing as well as the Patriots...yet the Patriots were the only ones punished.

I know that you've stated for months that you think Tom Brady cheated and lied...what you haven't done is actually provide any proof of that taking place! For some unknown reason you thought the Wells Report did that but the truth is that it totally failed to do so.

Tom Brady is currently having his best statistical year ever. The Patriots offense is the best in the league so far. So did you want to take a crack at explaining how that can possibly be...since he's playing with balls that are obviously regulation?

 

[Oldstyle]

When you accuse someone of winning because they "cheat" and then they proceed to beat your brains in after the supposed cheating has been stopped...it begs the question whether they were really cheating or whether you simply accused them of cheating because they always beat your brains in!

A logical person would expect a "cheaters" performance to decline once their ability to cheat has been removed! What you wouldn't expect is for them to get substantially BETTER!!!

 

[Oldstyle]

Lawyers obsess about the language that goes into contracts for this very reason. Roger Goodell and the NFL thought they had the power to impose whatever punishment they saw fit on any player or team. They thought that power was iron clad. Unfortunately for them...when you include an ambiguous term like "fair" in a legal contract and don't specify what that word means...a third party (either an arbiter or a judge) may very well be called in to decide what is and isn't "fair".

Then terms of the contract are not open to arbitrary interpretation that is what the parties agreed to.

With all respect, Phallics...when the wording of a contract is ambiguous...then it will be open to interpretation! It's why lawyers obsess about the language contained in contracts.

Source it.

Source what? That the word "fair" in a contract is ambiguous? Since the judge in the Brady appeal has already made the point that it WAS ambiguous it appears you want me to build a gate for a stall who's horse has already left the barn! Know what I'm saying?

 

[Alex.]

I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from. It was a minor violation and one that other teams had been doing as well as the Patriots...yet the Patriots were the only ones punished.

I know that you've stated for months that you think Tom Brady cheated and lied...what you haven't done is actually provide any proof of that taking place! For some unknown reason you thought the Wells Report did that but the truth is that it totally failed to do so.

Tom Brady is currently having his best statistical year ever. The Patriots offense is the best in the league so far. So did you want to take a crack at explaining how that can possibly be...since he's playing with balls that are obviously regulation?

Oldstyle: "I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from." Yes you did your statement supports the notion that the Patriots are cheaters.


Cheat
1 b : to violate rules dishonestly <cheat at cards> <cheating on a test>


cheat | to break a rule or law usually to gain an advantage at something


"New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was fined the NFL maximum of $500,000 Thursday and the Patriots were ordered to pay $250,000 for spying on an opponent's defensive signals.
Commissioner Roger Goodell also ordered the team to give up its first-round draft choice next year if it reaches the playoffs this season, or its second- and third-round picks if it misses the postseason.

"This episode represents a calculated and deliberate attempt to avoid long-standing rules designed to encourage fair play and promote honest competition on the playing field," Goodell said in a letter to the Patriots."

Belichick draws $500,000 fine, but avoids suspension

I do not make this up you said what you said. I can see all my months of hard work teaching you the value of fair play has paid off, with dividends.

 

[Alex.]

Lawyers obsess about the language that goes into contracts for this very reason. Roger Goodell and the NFL thought they had the power to impose whatever punishment they saw fit on any player or team. They thought that power was iron clad. Unfortunately for them...when you include an ambiguous term like "fair" in a legal contract and don't specify what that word means...a third party (either an arbiter or a judge) may very well be called in to decide what is and isn't "fair".

Then terms of the contract are not open to arbitrary interpretation that is what the parties agreed to.

With all respect, Phallics...when the wording of a contract is ambiguous...then it will be open to interpretation! It's why lawyers obsess about the language contained in contracts.

Source it.

Source what? That the word "fair" in a contract is ambiguous? Since the judge in the Brady appeal has already made the point that it WAS ambiguous it appears you want me to build a gate for a stall who's horse has already left the barn! Know what I'm saying?

Source it

 

[Oldstyle]

I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from. It was a minor violation and one that other teams had been doing as well as the Patriots...yet the Patriots were the only ones punished.

I know that you've stated for months that you think Tom Brady cheated and lied...what you haven't done is actually provide any proof of that taking place! For some unknown reason you thought the Wells Report did that but the truth is that it totally failed to do so.

Tom Brady is currently having his best statistical year ever. The Patriots offense is the best in the league so far. So did you want to take a crack at explaining how that can possibly be...since he's playing with balls that are obviously regulation?

Oldstyle: "I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from." Yes you did your statement supports the notion that the Patriots are cheaters.


Cheat
1 b : to violate rules dishonestly <cheat at cards> <cheating on a test>


cheat | to break a rule or law usually to gain an advantage at something


"New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was fined the NFL maximum of $500,000 Thursday and the Patriots were ordered to pay $250,000 for spying on an opponent's defensive signals.
Commissioner Roger Goodell also ordered the team to give up its first-round draft choice next year if it reaches the playoffs this season, or its second- and third-round picks if it misses the postseason.

"This episode represents a calculated and deliberate attempt to avoid long-standing rules designed to encourage fair play and promote honest competition on the playing field," Goodell said in a letter to the Patriots."

Belichick draws $500,000 fine, but avoids suspension

I do not make this up you said what you said. I can see all my months of hard work teaching you the value of fair play has paid off, with dividends.

What's laughable, Phallics is that you honestly seem to think that the Patriots only win because they "cheat"...yet in the Spygate season they came one play from a perfect record AFTER they were no longer filming from banned locales...and in the Deflategate aftermath they went on to win the Super Bowl and then post a so far perfect season this year.

The reason that the Patriots win is that they outwork everyone else...from the coach on down to the practice squad. They are the best prepared team in the NFL.

 

[Oldstyle]

Lawyers obsess about the language that goes into contracts for this very reason. Roger Goodell and the NFL thought they had the power to impose whatever punishment they saw fit on any player or team. They thought that power was iron clad. Unfortunately for them...when you include an ambiguous term like "fair" in a legal contract and don't specify what that word means...a third party (either an arbiter or a judge) may very well be called in to decide what is and isn't "fair".

Then terms of the contract are not open to arbitrary interpretation that is what the parties agreed to.

With all respect, Phallics...when the wording of a contract is ambiguous...then it will be open to interpretation! It's why lawyers obsess about the language contained in contracts.

Source it.

Source what? That the word "fair" in a contract is ambiguous? Since the judge in the Brady appeal has already made the point that it WAS ambiguous it appears you want me to build a gate for a stall who's horse has already left the barn! Know what I'm saying?

Source it

You've been hanging out with Fart Boy too much. Repeating something stupid doesn't make it any less stupid.

 

[Alex.]

I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from. It was a minor violation and one that other teams had been doing as well as the Patriots...yet the Patriots were the only ones punished.

I know that you've stated for months that you think Tom Brady cheated and lied...what you haven't done is actually provide any proof of that taking place! For some unknown reason you thought the Wells Report did that but the truth is that it totally failed to do so.

Tom Brady is currently having his best statistical year ever. The Patriots offense is the best in the league so far. So did you want to take a crack at explaining how that can possibly be...since he's playing with balls that are obviously regulation?

You have clearly stated the Patriots cheated now you want to wuss out of it.

 

[Alex.]

I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from. It was a minor violation and one that other teams had been doing as well as the Patriots...yet the Patriots were the only ones punished.

I know that you've stated for months that you think Tom Brady cheated and lied...what you haven't done is actually provide any proof of that taking place! For some unknown reason you thought the Wells Report did that but the truth is that it totally failed to do so.

Tom Brady is currently having his best statistical year ever. The Patriots offense is the best in the league so far. So did you want to take a crack at explaining how that can possibly be...since he's playing with balls that are obviously regulation?

Oldstyle: "I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from." Yes you did your statement supports the notion that the Patriots are cheaters.


Cheat
1 b : to violate rules dishonestly <cheat at cards> <cheating on a test>


cheat | to break a rule or law usually to gain an advantage at something


"New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was fined the NFL maximum of $500,000 Thursday and the Patriots were ordered to pay $250,000 for spying on an opponent's defensive signals.
Commissioner Roger Goodell also ordered the team to give up its first-round draft choice next year if it reaches the playoffs this season, or its second- and third-round picks if it misses the postseason.

"This episode represents a calculated and deliberate attempt to avoid long-standing rules designed to encourage fair play and promote honest competition on the playing field," Goodell said in a letter to the Patriots."

Belichick draws $500,000 fine, but avoids suspension

I do not make this up you said what you said. I can see all my months of hard work teaching you the value of fair play has paid off, with dividends.

What's laughable, Phallics is that you honestly seem to think that the Patriots only win because they "cheat"...yet in the Spygate season they came one play from a perfect record AFTER they were no longer filming from banned locales...and in the Deflategate aftermath they went on to win the Super Bowl and then post a so far perfect season this year.

The reason that the Patriots win is that they outwork everyone else...from the coach on down to the practice squad. They are the best prepared team in the NFL.

Oldstyle: " They are the best prepared team in the NFL."

Yeppers, Spygate proved that.

 

[Oldstyle]

I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from. It was a minor violation and one that other teams had been doing as well as the Patriots...yet the Patriots were the only ones punished.

I know that you've stated for months that you think Tom Brady cheated and lied...what you haven't done is actually provide any proof of that taking place! For some unknown reason you thought the Wells Report did that but the truth is that it totally failed to do so.

Tom Brady is currently having his best statistical year ever. The Patriots offense is the best in the league so far. So did you want to take a crack at explaining how that can possibly be...since he's playing with balls that are obviously regulation?

You have clearly stated the Patriots cheated now you want to wuss out of it.

What I stated was that the Patriots violated an NFL rule...a minor rule that other teams were in violation of as well. Yet the Patriots were the only team fined and the only team to lose a draft pick for doing so. Eight years later the violation of that minor rule was used as justification by the NFL to treat the Patriots as "repeat offenders" and fine them a million dollars, draft picks and the loss of their best player for a quarter of the season...all for allegedly doing something that the NFL failed miserably to prove the Patriots DID! At the same time the NFL turned a blind eye to the Bears heating game balls and the Colts pumping in crowd noise...not even giving either team a slap on the wrist for proven violations that gave them a competitive advantage over their opponents.

THAT is why Judge Berman ruled that Goodell didn't treat Tom Brady fairly and reversed the suspension.

 

[Oldstyle]

I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from. It was a minor violation and one that other teams had been doing as well as the Patriots...yet the Patriots were the only ones punished.

I know that you've stated for months that you think Tom Brady cheated and lied...what you haven't done is actually provide any proof of that taking place! For some unknown reason you thought the Wells Report did that but the truth is that it totally failed to do so.

Tom Brady is currently having his best statistical year ever. The Patriots offense is the best in the league so far. So did you want to take a crack at explaining how that can possibly be...since he's playing with balls that are obviously regulation?

Oldstyle: "I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from." Yes you did your statement supports the notion that the Patriots are cheaters.


Cheat
1 b : to violate rules dishonestly <cheat at cards> <cheating on a test>


cheat | to break a rule or law usually to gain an advantage at something


"New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was fined the NFL maximum of $500,000 Thursday and the Patriots were ordered to pay $250,000 for spying on an opponent's defensive signals.
Commissioner Roger Goodell also ordered the team to give up its first-round draft choice next year if it reaches the playoffs this season, or its second- and third-round picks if it misses the postseason.

"This episode represents a calculated and deliberate attempt to avoid long-standing rules designed to encourage fair play and promote honest competition on the playing field," Goodell said in a letter to the Patriots."

Belichick draws $500,000 fine, but avoids suspension

I do not make this up you said what you said. I can see all my months of hard work teaching you the value of fair play has paid off, with dividends.

What's laughable, Phallics is that you honestly seem to think that the Patriots only win because they "cheat"...yet in the Spygate season they came one play from a perfect record AFTER they were no longer filming from banned locales...and in the Deflategate aftermath they went on to win the Super Bowl and then post a so far perfect season this year.

The reason that the Patriots win is that they outwork everyone else...from the coach on down to the practice squad. They are the best prepared team in the NFL.

Oldstyle: " They are the best prepared team in the NFL."

Yeppers, Spygate proved that.

If Spygate proved anything it's that the Patriots don't need to cheat to beat other teams...something they are proving this season as well.

 

[Alex.]

I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from. It was a minor violation and one that other teams had been doing as well as the Patriots...yet the Patriots were the only ones punished.

I know that you've stated for months that you think Tom Brady cheated and lied...what you haven't done is actually provide any proof of that taking place! For some unknown reason you thought the Wells Report did that but the truth is that it totally failed to do so.

Tom Brady is currently having his best statistical year ever. The Patriots offense is the best in the league so far. So did you want to take a crack at explaining how that can possibly be...since he's playing with balls that are obviously regulation?

You have clearly stated the Patriots cheated now you want to wuss out of it.

What I stated was that the Patriots violated an NFL rule...a minor rule that other teams were in violation of as well. Yet the Patriots were the only team fined and the only team to lose a draft pick for doing so. Eight years later the violation of that minor rule was used as justification by the NFL to treat the Patriots as "repeat offenders" and fine them a million dollars, draft picks and the loss of their best player for a quarter of the season...all for allegedly doing something that the NFL failed miserably to prove the Patriots DID! At the same time the NFL turned a blind eye to the Bears heating game balls and the Colts pumping in crowd noise...not even giving either team a slap on the wrist for proven violations that gave them a competitive advantage over their opponents.

THAT is why Judge Berman ruled that Goodell didn't treat Tom Brady fairly and reversed the suspension.

Oldstyle:"What I stated was that the Patriots violated an NFL rule." Yep and that constituted cheating, they intentionally did it , they spied. They cheated

 

[Alex.]

I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from. It was a minor violation and one that other teams had been doing as well as the Patriots...yet the Patriots were the only ones punished.

I know that you've stated for months that you think Tom Brady cheated and lied...what you haven't done is actually provide any proof of that taking place! For some unknown reason you thought the Wells Report did that but the truth is that it totally failed to do so.

Tom Brady is currently having his best statistical year ever. The Patriots offense is the best in the league so far. So did you want to take a crack at explaining how that can possibly be...since he's playing with balls that are obviously regulation?

Oldstyle: "I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from." Yes you did your statement supports the notion that the Patriots are cheaters.


Cheat
1 b : to violate rules dishonestly <cheat at cards> <cheating on a test>


cheat | to break a rule or law usually to gain an advantage at something


"New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was fined the NFL maximum of $500,000 Thursday and the Patriots were ordered to pay $250,000 for spying on an opponent's defensive signals.
Commissioner Roger Goodell also ordered the team to give up its first-round draft choice next year if it reaches the playoffs this season, or its second- and third-round picks if it misses the postseason.

"This episode represents a calculated and deliberate attempt to avoid long-standing rules designed to encourage fair play and promote honest competition on the playing field," Goodell said in a letter to the Patriots."

Belichick draws $500,000 fine, but avoids suspension

I do not make this up you said what you said. I can see all my months of hard work teaching you the value of fair play has paid off, with dividends.

What's laughable, Phallics is that you honestly seem to think that the Patriots only win because they "cheat"...yet in the Spygate season they came one play from a perfect record AFTER they were no longer filming from banned locales...and in the Deflategate aftermath they went on to win the Super Bowl and then post a so far perfect season this year.

The reason that the Patriots win is that they outwork everyone else...from the coach on down to the practice squad. They are the best prepared team in the NFL.

Oldstyle: " They are the best prepared team in the NFL."

Yeppers, Spygate proved that.

If Spygate proved anything it's that the Patriots don't need to cheat to beat other teams...something they are proving this season as well.

Oldstyle: "If Spygate proved anything it's that the Patriots don't need to cheat to beat other teams."

This makes no sense, they cheated to prove they do not need to cheat?

 

[Oldstyle]

I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from. It was a minor violation and one that other teams had been doing as well as the Patriots...yet the Patriots were the only ones punished.

I know that you've stated for months that you think Tom Brady cheated and lied...what you haven't done is actually provide any proof of that taking place! For some unknown reason you thought the Wells Report did that but the truth is that it totally failed to do so.

Tom Brady is currently having his best statistical year ever. The Patriots offense is the best in the league so far. So did you want to take a crack at explaining how that can possibly be...since he's playing with balls that are obviously regulation?

Oldstyle: "I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from." Yes you did your statement supports the notion that the Patriots are cheaters.


Cheat
1 b : to violate rules dishonestly <cheat at cards> <cheating on a test>


cheat | to break a rule or law usually to gain an advantage at something


"New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was fined the NFL maximum of $500,000 Thursday and the Patriots were ordered to pay $250,000 for spying on an opponent's defensive signals.
Commissioner Roger Goodell also ordered the team to give up its first-round draft choice next year if it reaches the playoffs this season, or its second- and third-round picks if it misses the postseason.

"This episode represents a calculated and deliberate attempt to avoid long-standing rules designed to encourage fair play and promote honest competition on the playing field," Goodell said in a letter to the Patriots."

Belichick draws $500,000 fine, but avoids suspension

I do not make this up you said what you said. I can see all my months of hard work teaching you the value of fair play has paid off, with dividends.

What's laughable, Phallics is that you honestly seem to think that the Patriots only win because they "cheat"...yet in the Spygate season they came one play from a perfect record AFTER they were no longer filming from banned locales...and in the Deflategate aftermath they went on to win the Super Bowl and then post a so far perfect season this year.

The reason that the Patriots win is that they outwork everyone else...from the coach on down to the practice squad. They are the best prepared team in the NFL.

Oldstyle: " They are the best prepared team in the NFL."

Yeppers, Spygate proved that.

If Spygate proved anything it's that the Patriots don't need to cheat to beat other teams...something they are proving this season as well.

Oldstyle: "If Spygate proved anything it's that the Patriots don't need to cheat to beat other teams."

This makes no sense, they cheated to prove they do not need to cheat?

What makes no sense is to believe that a team only wins by cheating...when every time you take away the thing that you think was their advantage...they win more games than before!

 

[Oldstyle]

I stated that the Patriots violated an NFL rule on where you were allowed to film from. It was a minor violation and one that other teams had been doing as well as the Patriots...yet the Patriots were the only ones punished.

I know that you've stated for months that you think Tom Brady cheated and lied...what you haven't done is actually provide any proof of that taking place! For some unknown reason you thought the Wells Report did that but the truth is that it totally failed to do so.

Tom Brady is currently having his best statistical year ever. The Patriots offense is the best in the league so far. So did you want to take a crack at explaining how that can possibly be...since he's playing with balls that are obviously regulation?

You have clearly stated the Patriots cheated now you want to wuss out of it.

What I stated was that the Patriots violated an NFL rule...a minor rule that other teams were in violation of as well. Yet the Patriots were the only team fined and the only team to lose a draft pick for doing so. Eight years later the violation of that minor rule was used as justification by the NFL to treat the Patriots as "repeat offenders" and fine them a million dollars, draft picks and the loss of their best player for a quarter of the season...all for allegedly doing something that the NFL failed miserably to prove the Patriots DID! At the same time the NFL turned a blind eye to the Bears heating game balls and the Colts pumping in crowd noise...not even giving either team a slap on the wrist for proven violations that gave them a competitive advantage over their opponents.

THAT is why Judge Berman ruled that Goodell didn't treat Tom Brady fairly and reversed the suspension.

Oldstyle:"What I stated was that the Patriots violated an NFL rule." Yep and that constituted cheating, they intentionally did it , they spied. They cheated

Why were they the only team singled out for punishment? They broke a league rule that obviously didn't affect the way they performed when it was taken away from them because they proceeded to go undefeated for the entire regular season and only lost the Super Bowl on a miracle catch by David Tyree. It's obvious to anyone who's not a Patriots hater that Spygate was much ado about not a lot.