Tom Brady

The Patriots have been caught cheating, stealing plays, stealing footage, and deflating footballs. They have then been denying those facts, and acting victimized in the public eye. They have also been caught, having been deflating balls for perhaps the past 8 years, since the rule change that facilitated that. The numbers speak for themselves, as in every one of the dozens of running backs they've had, including their receivers, having jaw dropping low numbers in fumbles. And all these years, their fans just thought they were perfect.

   Part of human nature is that when something works, we don't question it. For years, I remember remarking how Tom Brady's receivers seemed to sink into the ball wherever he threw it o their body. He would squeeze it into tight spaces, and even taunt defenses throwing it right passed them. As I questioned this, I was called a hater, as my constituent went on praising him. It never looked right, and it never felt right. But at that time, I had to just ignore that fact, due to no proof.


 I made a comment several years ago when Tom Brady was injured during a season that the Pats went 11-5. That was the season Matt Kassel came out from high school onto the football field. I remember telling people to take note of the fact that, if you didn't squint and pay attention, you would never know that Tom Brady went down about 2 games in. The team continued to churn like an engine, and people still kept worshiping Brady despite that mountain of evidence. Many said it was a testament to the system they run, like the Spurs, which allows anyone to be proficient. Oddly though, it was during the time where they apparently began taking advantage of the fact that they had their own balls. They also changed running backs like underwear, as ESPN radio pointed out. One thing I remember noting, along with the fact that Matt Kassel looked like Brady, was how their running backs all looked like beasts when they carried the ball. The most green and unassuming player that came to the Patriots roster from Welker to Edelman to many of their running backs, looked practically flawless on the field. It has been noted that during that span of years, not only are the numbers staggering, but the team had almost no fumbles. You can't ignore numbers that ridiculous. All of this was almost assuredly achieved by deflated footballs. The league is not becoming aware.


 I give Tom Brady his due as far as being a solid player, but I've always said that he's no better than Tony Romo, as far as overall ability. One of them just happens to have rings and an O-line. They brought up the question of whether the cheating effects Tom's legacy or not. There was a resounding denial of that by all of the reporters on ESPN. That's where they look stupid. First off, they were caught red handed doing it in the AFC Championship game, before their odd superbowl win, in which the Seahawks gave them the game as clear as day. Secondly, why in the world would you not think it makes a difference, when Brady, Bellichick, and the others, go through calculated lengths to do it over the span of 8 years. Why in the world would they do it, if it has no significant effort. And lastly, why do we play the game? To win championships. That's a no brainer. Do you think they did all of that, in the conniving way they did, just to try to win a few more games? Be real.

  In the end, much of what I've been saying is coming to the fore. I said many times now, that all of the greats who stand ahead of the pack, like Lance Armstrong, have a tendency to come out as having cheated greatly in some way. It's only a matter of time and conscience. And it does make a difference. People cheat to get ahead. If Mayweather fought outside of Vegas, without the notoriety he has and the incompetent judging and public at his disposal, he would be great, but his record would not stand out as the best likely. If Tom Brady didn't cheat like he has, be it deflating balls, or stealing film and signals, he wouldn't be the force he has been. He'd be solid, but he wouldn't stand as far ahead of the pack as he seems to at this point. If A-Rod didn't juice, he would still have an amazing eye, and legendary swing, but his numbers wouldn't be the eye-gouging record breakers that they are. And that's what these athletes do all of this for. Whatever slight-of-hand trick they have to do, as long as it pushes them out in front.