Patriots Scam?

So if you haven't had enough SpyGate or CameraGate or whatever you want to call it, the SpotStarters are weighing in.

I had a hard time decided what I thought about this. There was no question they did it. The got an advantage via the technology they had to use against the Jets. Lots of people came out and said their legacy was completely tarnished. The punishment: about $750,000 and a first round draft pick. I have heard everything from too harsh to too easy and in between; I can conclude from this that it was a fair penalty.

Did the Patriots cheat? Yes.

Do I find this a huge deal? No.

Why?

I am one of those people that differentiates between types of cheating. In baseball, there is a difference between doing HGH and bringing a nail file to the mound with you. There is a difference between Bonds juicing and that foreign substance on Kenny Rogers' hand in the playoffs last year or Phile Niekro getting a little extra edge.

The Patriots admit to screwing up. They took their punishment like professionals. Then, they promptly went out and put up THE EXACT SAME STATISTICS against the Chargers! How exact?

Week 1:
Yard differential: +203
Offensive plays: 65
Opposing 3rd down conversions: 4-11
Final Score: 38-14

Week 2:
Yard differential: +206
Offensive plays: 65
Opposing 3rd down conversions: 4-11
Final Score: 38-14

The Chargers in week 2 are a FAR superior team to the Jets in week 1. The Patriots are a outstanding team with too much talent to get bogged down with this.

This is what I say. I think Blake can talk about pro football if it is on our blog. I'd like to hear what others think especially if they disagree. Bring it.