As a Patriots fan, I have been so disappointed by the story from the moment I heard it. I first heard the story as I was shaking off the cobwebs and glow
from the great Performance they had in the game against the Colts. I lost a lot of respect for some analysts and retired QBs seeing the way they reacted with even less facts than we have today. It has taken away some of the fun (for me) of being super bowl champions. Being labeled a cheater stinks. Having to celebrate
in the closet stinks.
I have not read the entire report, I have tried to read the most negative articles towards Brady and the Patriots as I assume they would provide the most d*mning evidence from the report.
I do not see such evidence. I cannot see how Wells gets to ‘more probably than not’ w.r.t. Brady. Based on what the report has, there is quite a leap based on nonexistent facts. The commissioner is in a very difficult spot. Do you suspend someone because you think they might have done something? Do you do nothing and p*ss off a large audience who wants someones head to roll?
Do I believe Brady was very clear he does not like a ball inflated too much? Of course.
Do I believe he knew that 12.5 PSI was the low limit and told the staff to get it to 11 after the refs left? I do not,
I sure hope not.
Are my opinions because I am a lifelong NE Patriots fan? I think not, but how can I be sure. I believe that I would have the same response no matter the QB, but who knows… read the same report and put in your team's names and QB. Does it still read as a 'd*mning' report?
PS.
John_W: No matter the record of the Ravens they scare the heck out of me in the payoffs. They seem to match up very well against the Pats.