Patriots and Belichick Fined, Docked Draft Pick

[Hijinx]

A pretty funny parody of Chris Crocker and Pat's fans.

[Oakland Red]

I'd like to call out Robert Kraft, the owner of the Patriots. He claims that he didn't know what Belichick was doing with the spying. Yet, it is well known that the Patriots had been caught doing this in the past. Are we to believe that the owner never knew that the NFL was investigating events like the spying they did at Green Bay last year?

Did the media point out this obvious deception on his part? No.

Now, after the scandal hits, Kraft awards Belichick with a contract through 2013 or something like that. Is that the action of someone who "had no idea" what was happening, and is "frustrated" about it "not representing his standards," or whatever hypocritical baloney he said?

Kraft is obviously dishonest.

[Cowell]

I honestly, don't think Kraft cares. If he did he probably would have punished Belichick, if he honestly cared. That being said it's pretty obvious he doesn't care. The only thing he cares about is that his franchise is winning and obviously at any cost.

[saden1]

Al Michael said Kraft and Belicheat are talking about a new contract extension. That 500K fine is f'ing gimmick.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by saden1

Al Michael said Kraft and Belicheat are talking about a new contract extension. That 500K fine is f'ing gimmick.

I think the extension is all but complete isn't it?

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think the extension is all but complete isn't it?

Yes it is, and I am sure the reason it was done right now was to give Belicheat a "bonus" to pay for the fine.
F...the patriots!

[SmootSmack]

This is interesting

TaxProf Blog: Can Patriots Coach Belichick Deduct His $500,000 Fine?

[FRPLG]

shady brady and bill belicheat. instant nicknames forever.

[over the mountain]

what really gets my goat hairs is the way in which belichick went about handling this whole thing. He tried to down play it by calling it a "video-taping routine" or something along those lines then said he had a different interpretation of the rules. After that he wouldnt talk about it further. This arrogant brush-off of any accountability or mis-doing on his part shows what a calculated jerk he is. It also tells me he did it alot before and he will continue to do whatever is necessary to gain an advantage, unfair or not.

When compared to vick's situation, goddell went soft on belichick. Vick's biggest problem with the league was not the actual act of dog fighting but his lying statement saying he had no knowledge or involvement with the situation in his investigation by the league. In belichick's case he was warned last year by the league so any future violations should not be treated as a mis-interpretation or that belichick didnt have notice. I would love to know if Belichick had to give a statement to the league BEFORE the league showed and briefed him on the evidence against him.

PS - for a good laugh go to the pat's fan forums and see their convoluted-homer view of this whole thing.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

what really gets my goat hairs is the way in which belichick went about handling this whole thing. He tried to down play it by calling it a "video-taping routine" or something along those lines then said he had a different interpretation of the rules. After that he wouldnt talk about it further. This arrogant brush-off of any accountability or mis-doing on his part shows what a calculated jerk he is. It also tells me he did it alot before and he will continue to do whatever is necessary to gain an advantage, unfair or not.

When compared to vick's situation, goddell went soft on belichick. Vick's biggest problem with the league was not the actual act of dog fighting but his lying statement saying he had no knowledge or involvement with the situation in his investigation by the league. In belichick's case he was warned last year by the league so any future violations should not be treated as a mis-interpretation or that belichick didnt have notice. I would love to know if Belichick had to give a statement to the league BEFORE the league showed and briefed him on the evidence against him.

PS - for a good laugh go to the pat's fan forums and see their convoluted-homer view of this whole thing.

No the problem with Vick was the killing of dogs and illegal dog fighting. I don't think Vick lying to Godell was that big of an issue because how could he have admitted dog fighting to Godell when he had not even been charged with any crime? How could he have told Godell and then got fine/punished and fought his case in court? Belichick broke the rules not the law.

[firstdown]

Its not really that he can right it off he just does not have to pay taxes on $500,000 of his income.

[alanster5678]

Public flogging? -> thepatriotgames.com A stadium full of black towels is fairly public!

[bertoskins2]

i WANT TO STRIP THEM ON THEIR SUPER BOWL WIN

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by bertoskins2

i WANT TO STRIP THEM ON THEIR SUPER BOWL WIN

LOL...just one???