Do you think the Patriots punishment was enough? Thoughts?

2015-05-12T06:20:30-04:00

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/tom-brady-deflate-gate-162121409.html

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 6:26 AM

2015-05-12T06:26:16-04:00

I am just laughing at the meme.

Response by MSgt Brian Welch made May 12 at 2015 6:39 AM

2015-05-12T06:39:26-04:00

Yes, all teams out there pull stuff like that. Other retired quarterbacks have come out and admitted to doctoring balls to their preference. When so much $$$ is on the line men are going to look for every advantage.

Side note, during that game I remember the Patriots defense having no problem catching the opponents balls.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 8:17 AM

2015-05-12T08:17:00-04:00

As a patriots fan but a football fan above all, it always hurts to have your starting QB to go down or in this case get suspended, but this punishment doesn't really bother me, it just gives their backup QB (Jimmy Garoppolo) a chance to get some quality play time against some decent teams before Brady comes back...

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 8:18 AM

2015-05-12T08:18:14-04:00

The theory that everyone cheats so it is okay if not a good one.

It is crap like this that leads to everyone else is looting so it is okay (or any other example you want to give).

We have become a nation that allows anything because "they" do it.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 8:44 AM

2015-05-12T08:44:56-04:00

I think they should have to give back their rings and trophy, but it all marches to the tune of Vegas, so it doesn't matter. I am done with the NFL, I'll go watch rugby or something.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 9:15 AM

2015-05-12T09:15:59-04:00

Although all teams probably cheat not all get caught and especially in a Championship game. I think they should strip the trophy from them also.