Pats Saga Update

If things weren't bad enough, rumors are circulating that the Pats not only were taping calls but also putting mikes on defensive players. Supposedly, they would put microphones on defensive lineman in order to hear line calls and audibles. At halftime, players would be told what the audibles meant (a coach would hear the audible and chart what play/assignments were then ran) so they could adjust accordingly. If that wasn't a big enough advantage then listen to this one.

As most fans know, the QB for each team has a radio device in his helmet that allows the coach to communicate with him between plays. The communication shuts off at some point as the play clock winds down (I believe 15 seconds but I could be wrong). It allows him to call plays in without needing signals and/or players running in from the sidelines between plays. Well, the Pats are doing something similar on defense. I'm not sure which players, or how many have this, but they have a similar setup. And since this is illegal they presumably would be able to communicate at any time with said player.

So what next? Well, who knows how much more will come out or even if any of this is true. But the league definitely needs to do something about it. Reports of them stripping New England of draft picks is a good start. Make sure they are meaningful, first day picks. Also coaches should be suspended. It would be hard to ascertain who all was aware of the situation but surely Belichick should be suspended.

This is no Mike Vick/Tank Johnson situation. Belichick possibly stole championships. He makes the normal fan question the integrity of the league. And for that he needs to pay. Pete Rose received a lifetime ban for betting on baseball. Well, Belichick did just as bad a crime, if not worse. Mr. Goodell, the call is yours. Are you a David Stern or are you a Bud Selig?