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Originally Posted by skinsfan69
We're talking about deflated balls. It's just not that big a deal that everyone is making it out to be. Also where is the proof that this was purposely done? Maybe it was an accident. Until there's actual evidence, the NFL doesn't have a case. Non issue to me.
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I personally agree that its not a big deal. But the problem is a lot of people do. To Smoot's point, perhaps people are only making it a big deal because its the Patriots, theyre a really good team, they have "cheated" before and people hate them. Regardless of the reason, or what you or i may think, it appears many people consider it a big deal.
The timing is also really really bad for a lot of reasons. I personally never thought bountygate was all that big of a deal, its just the culture of football, right? However, what turned bountygate into a really big deal, imo, was that it was uncovered during a time when the NFL was trying reduce concussions by creating defenseless receiver rules and by making changes to the game to prevent hard hitting, all while being scrutinized and sued by former players with brain damage. They couldnt afford to look the other way on it. If bountygate happened during the 90's it probably would of been no big deal.
I also completely agree that until theres actual proof, the NFL doesnt have anything, nor should they. But just like bountygate all its takes is one person to say something. Im sure both Brady and Belichick have never pissed anyone off enough to make someone come forward.....