by Robert Leonardo
(Indiana, Pa)
Random thoughts on Pats Spy-Gate
To the fans of Boston, you have one of the greatest sport cities of all time. You deserve props. You deserve truth even more. I am very curious as an NFL fan, your concerns deep down about Tom Brady, and Coach Belichick--do you think it possible they worked in collusion with one another stealing signals?
Bill's staff recorded them, and then did Tom Brady receive them in his helmet during games--lots of games? I don't really know. But they know, and so does the commissioner--I find it troubling that he (Commissioner) destroyed them.
Tom Brady may just be the greatest QB ever, and Coach Belichick the Brain that unleashes the best in Tom--I don't know. The reason I don't know is because they both have not done much to resolve themselves of the mystery. No--winning 16 games in row wont excuse a court room jury, nor anyone else of the charge.
Perhaps that was Divine justice they lost the biggest game of the year...and ever other post season loss--when they clearly have looked unbeatable for several seasons now...mysterious indeed.
I sort of wonder if the same thing is going to happen this year...Pats go 14-2 and get discharged at some point in the post season...I suspect they will if they don't correct their glaring problems. See my article at...> http://bleacherreport.com/articles/847763-the-new-england-patriots-post-season-problems-and-solutions
I have no axe to grind with The Patriots, even though I am a Steeler fan. I a a fan first of Integrity of The Game. Its one thing to intercept some signals that a foolish coach or player is mouthing, this does happen.
It's another to actively intercept, copy, store during a live game by having a dedicated person or electronic equipment used to surveill an opposing teams practice, or live game to take a materiel advantage, and or enter a locker opposing teams locker room, and or sideline, and photograph plays and send this image to use as an advantage ....ok sound reasonable?
Bill has admitted to being guilty, Tom Brady has had no formal complaint or charge against him--lets be clear. But in my mind he would be the number one beneficiary at least being the offensive engine to knowing what defenses are doing play by play. Does that make him suspect--well it clouds him for sure.
So he (Tom Brady) deserves to be washed of any swirling rumor, or speculation, I am finding it difficult to do it though--as he is rather mum on the issue. Hey I would like him to be found clean as a whistle, but I am not feeling it honestly watching his demeanor, sideline smug-mugs, and his silence does shadow him....not evidence I know.
I am considering an article on Spy-Gate. I still am under the impression that Tom Brady possibly may have recieved these Live stolen signals during games and used them play by play, week by week, year by year, and in the post season--he looks like he is still doing it....or he is a Super Star among all who put on a helmet--he may well be.
A hard-drive full of every teams play calling signals over years does many things even if destroyed:...that sort of cache of info pays benefits, as you know they psyche of every coach in every situation( now smart coaches figure this out anyways, so Bill B. is no different, just perhaps more efficient...not sure---we may be still seeing it.
If the evidence shows me otherwise, I will write an article in the best possible light for Brady, as he is a human being that deserves to have his name cleared, as for Mr. Belichick as well. However, Coach Belichick did indeed admit to violations, and they are quite serious. They, Brady, and coach B. could help themselves a lot by admitting to things they did, and deny things they did not do--they are mum on the issue--not a good sign to me.
We all do dumb things, and some are rather serious, and some should be kept private, I suppose on the situation, this Spy-gate is not one of them. The Fans have a right to know.
I pay a chunk of my hard earned income every year for NFL Sunday ticket, do you mean to tell me I have been watching a farce! It is possible. I have gone to games and paid big $. And what about all the jerseys (375$) and other over-priced NFL items? Heck look at player salaries....about a mill a game in a few cases.
I understand that if this would have been found out, it would make sense for commissioner Goodell to destroy the evidence (in his make $ mind) as the possibility for The NFL to literally go belly under would be substantial--but The Truth is first and foremost Mr. Goodell--Do not collude with the collusion, if indeed it happened
Essentially, every superbowl would have had to been thrown out that the Patriots had won, and Brady, and the pats, would have had to be suspended as a team......way way way too much--so burn the evidence...and move on...is their thinking...
So now I feel while watching the NFL at times, I am watching The WWE Wrestling, with NFL Commissioner "Vince McMahon" Goodell.
The Commissioners name need to be cleared too, if the evidence showing he did the right thing...not sure how that would work out though.
Interesting now NFL network has a Bill Belichick "get to know and spend time with Bill" show..... ;>)
Its time to press Mr. Belichick to answer, and The Commissioner--back at you soon.