Bettis rips Brady on ESPN

I was watching CNN, and one of their sports guys said that the NFL rulebook specifies a $25k fine for tampering with game balls, so this is clearly low on the NFL's list of violations. Yeah, someone in the Pats' organization is probably going to have to cough up $25k.... maybe even $275k ($25k x 11 balls), but don't expect suspensions, or draft picks, or anything else that's substantive. It's just not going to happen.

 

I missed that. I'll see what I can do, but I wouldn't...hold my breath? No, that doesn't work. I wouldn't have...high hopes? No, that's not right either. Inflated expectations! That's it.

[video=youtube;oShTJ90fC34]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oShTJ90fC34[/video]

 

Yeah, I just read that this morning and it's warm coffee and a view of icicles for me.

 

It's like rich people who steal.

I remember reading that the Pats would spray their cleats with silicone spray in the snow, so that the snow wouldn't cake up in their cleats. The Bills didn't do that, and it gave NE a slight advantage. I forget who said this (a former Bills coach maybe?), but he was just making the case that the Pats push the envelope with things.

 

I don't think so.

 

I agree, just wanted to gauge and see how fans would feel if the NFL sent the Colts to the SB in NE's place.

 

I'm not for putting the colts in. You could argue the Ravens have a better case. But I'm not for that either.

And the NFL will NEVER rule the SB a forfeit. So we're stuck with the Cheats.

But we can always strip them after the fact.

 

I'm not sure I would be for it. Playing devils advocate here.

Thats true. If the Colts had shown up at all that game, it would be a better hypothetical.

 

Won't need to. Seattle will crush them anyway.

(And watch all the calls go their way too)

 

Yeah, thats what this whole thing has accomplished for me, went from not being able to root for either to wanting NE to get embarrassed like Denver was.

That and loss of draft picks and or suspensions, I'd be good with any of those punishments. The NFL is smug though and knows their product isn't in any jeopardy, so I won't be surprised if nothing happens at all.

 

The Seattle team that played in last year's SB would roll the Pats. However, the Seahawks have looked shaky in both postseason games, and flat out lucked into the SB by Green Bay screw ups. They need to get back on their game, or Pinnochio Brady will be hoisting his 4th trophy.

 

I don't care for Carrol, Sherman and Lynch, especially Lynch. Sherman off the field is fine, mostly, he's a well spoken eloquent guy, I just don't like his act on the field. Carrol just seems more lucky than good, same with Seattle in general, like the GB game, freaking ridiculous they won that game. Lynch is just a jerk, his crotch grabbing the latest example. Sick of hearing about the 12th man, which they stole from Texas A&M, their fans aren't any louder or passionate than anyone else, it's just they have a stadium that keeps the sound in.

It's amazing they win with that offense which is why I don't think they will beat the Pats, even know I want them too but NE has a good defense as well and a much better offense. Hopefully, luck will be on Seattles side for this game too.

 

Yeah, I have no problem with Wilson, he's at least one player I can get behind for this game.