jack97
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I know we have some NFL fans here, I've been following the Pat’ “spygate” incident and how this has turned into; a media circus, spinning for talking heads and now a political lever. What I have learned;
1. Goodell is a dufus, he could have put this issue to bed by doing a better job of explaining that it was a rule violation. Meaning it’s not a crime punishable by federal, state and local statues but an infringement on NFL policy. It is OK to video tape signals being called, the Pats were in violation of the rule due to using a third camera and in a non-sanctioned area.
2. The talking heads on all media outlets are spinning this to gain viewers or ratings and will spin to this to the maximum. The fact that Goodell said (during the recent news conference) that it permissible to scout (steal) signals under current league policy, he further explains team go to great lengths to switch the signaling during the game and from game to game. This however does not change the spin from these talking heads. It’s almost to a point that it becoming a witch hunt. This could be good in the sense that the Pats will rally on this and truly have the perfect season this year (hope the new LBs are studs!)
3. Senator Spector is making an @ss of himself, his motivation is exposed due to the relationship with Comcast. And the fact that he wants to hold an independent investigation would be a waste of taxpayer money. The best that will come out of this is the hidden secret that all teams are pushing the rules to the max and the Pats were just the scapegoat for an over zealous new commissioner. Spector’s questioning with Matt Walsh has indicating that a Jets employee was doing same thing during the Herman or Parcells era. In addition, you have a respected old time coach like Jimmy Johnson admitted that he was taught how to do this, so it’s a well known practice.
Damn…. sorry state of affairs, I’ll admit it is like watching a car accident.
Thoughts?
1. Goodell is a dufus, he could have put this issue to bed by doing a better job of explaining that it was a rule violation. Meaning it’s not a crime punishable by federal, state and local statues but an infringement on NFL policy. It is OK to video tape signals being called, the Pats were in violation of the rule due to using a third camera and in a non-sanctioned area.
2. The talking heads on all media outlets are spinning this to gain viewers or ratings and will spin to this to the maximum. The fact that Goodell said (during the recent news conference) that it permissible to scout (steal) signals under current league policy, he further explains team go to great lengths to switch the signaling during the game and from game to game. This however does not change the spin from these talking heads. It’s almost to a point that it becoming a witch hunt. This could be good in the sense that the Pats will rally on this and truly have the perfect season this year (hope the new LBs are studs!)
3. Senator Spector is making an @ss of himself, his motivation is exposed due to the relationship with Comcast. And the fact that he wants to hold an independent investigation would be a waste of taxpayer money. The best that will come out of this is the hidden secret that all teams are pushing the rules to the max and the Pats were just the scapegoat for an over zealous new commissioner. Spector’s questioning with Matt Walsh has indicating that a Jets employee was doing same thing during the Herman or Parcells era. In addition, you have a respected old time coach like Jimmy Johnson admitted that he was taught how to do this, so it’s a well known practice.
Damn…. sorry state of affairs, I’ll admit it is like watching a car accident.
Thoughts?
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