2016 NFL Offseason

[United Russian Soviet States]

They can't take away the title from the Patriots.

Sure they can. They can force them to give up the win, can't they?

It doesn't work that way.

[Tiami]

Sure they can. They can force them to give up the win, can't they?

It doesn't work that way.

^This.

Anyway, we aren't even sure that the Patriots actually deflated the ball. The balls can deflate the balls themselves, or someone unknown to the Patriots could have sabotaged them. We cannot just assume the Patriots knew about it. There are an endless amount possibilities that could have taken place. I've been a Patriots fan since '92 when is started watching, so I'm not biased towards the current regime. The way I see it, is that the Patriots did deflate the balls. And that's coming from one of the most loyal fans.

[Mike the Progressive]

This circlejerk is hilarious. If it was any team except for the Patriots, no one would really care. Also, the NFL really fucked this up big time with their rules. Why do you inspect the balls at the beginning and then give them back to the team afterward? Frankly, I don't see the big deal with "Deflategate" (a lazy term that accurately reflects the absurdity of this zeitgeist). Aaron Rodgers doesn't really think there's an advantage. Hell, Brad Johnson did it back in SB37. Really, I don't know why there isn't a wider range, why don't we make it like baseball where you can tweak certain parts of the equipment to player feel?

You're correct to an extent (if it wasn't the Patriots, nobody would care). But I hate the Patriots. So fuck them. Go Hawks!

[The REAL Glasers]

And the Sports Science segment proved that it makes barely any difference and might've actually been worse for the Patriots considering the rainy conditions. This uproar is hilarious.

[Bythyrona]

And the Sports Science segment proved that it makes barely any difference and might've actually been worse for the Patriots considering the rainy conditions. This uproar is hilarious.

litloling. It didn't prove shit.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/201 ... ll-hot-air

"Deflating the ball does give a team an advantage," says materials scientist Ainissa Ramirez, the author of Newton's Football, a book about the science of football. Ramirez says the slightly softer football improves the grip.

"Particularly during that game which was very rainy, it's hard to hold the ball, it's hard to catch the ball," she says. "So by making it a little softer, it's easier to catch the ball."

[Ethel mermania]

And the Sports Science segment proved that it makes barely any difference and might've actually been worse for the Patriots considering the rainy conditions. This uproar is hilarious.

Ever play football? , a soft ball is easier to catch.

Colts would not have won, does not mean pats should be excused for cheating.

[Spoder]

And the Sports Science segment proved that it makes barely any difference and might've actually been worse for the Patriots considering the rainy conditions. This uproar is hilarious.

Ever play football? , a soft ball is easier to catch.

Colts would not have won, does not mean pats should be excused for cheating.

A soft ball is easy to catch and throw. A deflated ball is not.

[Ethel mermania]

Ever play football? , a soft ball is easier to catch.

Colts would not have won, does not mean pats should be excused for cheating.

A soft ball is easy to catch and throw. A deflated ball is not.

A deflated ball is a soft ball.

[Spoder]

A soft ball is easy to catch and throw. A deflated ball is not.

A deflated ball is a soft ball.

Small difference.

If you've ever held an NFL standard ball, it's softer than the shitty $10 balls most kids buy.

So that's what I mean when I say "soft".

[Costa Aluria]

11 of 12 underinflated balls, and I bet that PAtriots' equipment manager is getting fired. How do you screw up and miss that last remaining one?

[Spoder]

11 of 12 underinflated balls, and I bet that PAtriots' equipment manager is getting fired. How do you screw up and miss that last remaining one?

I lol'd.

[Ethel mermania]

A deflated ball is a soft ball.

Small difference.

If you've ever held an NFL standard ball, it's softer than the shitty $10 balls most kids buy.

So that's what I mean when I say "soft".

ah, so you don't know what you are talking about. Carry on

[Spoder]

Small difference.

If you've ever held an NFL standard ball, it's softer than the shitty $10 balls most kids buy.

So that's what I mean when I say "soft".

ah, so you don't know what you are talking about. Carry on

I was "incorrectly" using the term, mkay?

[Bralia]

This circlejerk is hilarious. If it was any team except for the Patriots, no one would really care. Also, the NFL really fucked this up big time with their rules. Why do you inspect the balls at the beginning and then give them back to the team afterward? Frankly, I don't see the big deal with "Deflategate" (a lazy term that accurately reflects the absurdity of this zeitgeist). Aaron Rodgers doesn't really think there's an advantage. Hell, Brad Johnson did it back in SB37. Really, I don't know why there isn't a wider range, why don't we make it like baseball where you can tweak certain parts of the equipment to player feel?

Aaron Rodgers, a fellow quarterback in the NFL, doesn't see the big deal with the psi of balls he makes his living on. Gotta say, this changes my opinion. Aaron Rodgers is about as unbiased as it gets.

[Wisconsin9]

This circlejerk is hilarious. If it was any team except for the Patriots, no one would really care. Also, the NFL really fucked this up big time with their rules. Why do you inspect the balls at the beginning and then give them back to the team afterward? Frankly, I don't see the big deal with "Deflategate" (a lazy term that accurately reflects the absurdity of this zeitgeist). Aaron Rodgers doesn't really think there's an advantage. Hell, Brad Johnson did it back in SB37. Really, I don't know why there isn't a wider range, why don't we make it like baseball where you can tweak certain parts of the equipment to player feel?

Aaron Rodgers, a fellow quarterback in the NFL, doesn't see the big deal with the psi of balls he makes his living on. Gotta say, this changes my opinion. Aaron Rodgers is about as unbiased as it gets.

Aaron Rodgers also said nothing of the sort. From what I read, it seems like he wants the upper psi limit gone, not the lower.

[Bralia]

Aaron Rodgers, a fellow quarterback in the NFL, doesn't see the big deal with the psi of balls he makes his living on. Gotta say, this changes my opinion. Aaron Rodgers is about as unbiased as it gets.

Aaron Rodgers also said nothing of the sort. From what I read, it seems like he wants the upper psi limit gone, not the lower.

Oh. Maybe I should have went and seen what Rodgers said rather than basing my ridicule on what Glasers said.

[Occupied Deutschland]

And the Sports Science segment proved that it makes barely any difference and might've actually been worse for the Patriots considering the rainy conditions. This uproar is hilarious.

The NFL threatened to eject Marshawn Lynch if he wore custom golden cleats in the championship game.

I'd say performing activities directly aimed at giving your team an advantage demands a proportionate response and/or at the LEAST a proportionate objection.

The Sports Science segment also proved no such thing, and the Cheatriots deserve every bit of flack coming their way.

[The greater Vakolicci Haven]

Whatever the Patriots may have done, I don't like consecutive SB wins, so I'm still hoping for a Patriots win this year.

((disclamer: If the league turns on its head and the Giants could ever have consecutive SB wins, this post is nul and voyd. In that precise case, I f*cking love consecutive wins.))

[Keyboard Warriors]

And the Sports Science segment proved that it makes barely any difference and might've actually been worse for the Patriots considering the rainy conditions. This uproar is hilarious.

Yeah, look back through the history of sporting cheating and doping violations and see how well the "barely any difference" excuse worked. There's no two ways about this; if New England deliberately ensured the balls were deflated then they cheated and should be punished, because that's how it works.

Consider also that the Colts passed for 75% of their yardage this year.

[Torisakia]

Sure they can. They can force them to give up the win, can't they?

It doesn't work that way.

Well that's bullshit.

So I guess it's another SB for Seattle. I wonder what they'll do at Escalator Land this time.

[Outer Sparta]

I don't buy the accusations made on the Patriots deflating the ball. Anyway, we aren't even sure if they actually deflated the ball or if the balls got deflated themselves! Just dismiss Deflategate altogether! I think it was made by some corrupt NFL commissioner (Goodell) who wants to punish the so called "cheaters" like the Pats, or another wacko that hates the Pats.

[Ethel mermania]

I don't buy the accusations made on the Patriots deflating the ball. Anyway, we aren't even sure if they actually deflated the ball or if the balls got deflated themselves! Just dismiss Deflategate altogether! I think it was made by some corrupt NFL commissioner (Goodell) who wants to punish the so called "cheaters" like the Pats, or another wacko that hates the Pats.

Seriously? 12 out of 12 balls deflated, and when reinflated they hold the air. Whatever your on, send me some.

[Equestrian States]

I think it was made by some corrupt NFL commissioner (Goodell) who wants to punish the so called "cheaters" like the Pats, or another wacko that hates the Pats.

Because, y'know, the NFL really hasn't had enough high-profile controversies yet this season, so they clearly felt the need to create another to go along with the assault tapes and child abuse, that might overshadow the actual game at the time of year when the NFL gets the most media attention, further tarnishing the league's already faltering reputation.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight...

[Indian Empire]

RIP TaQud

Well I hope/pray the Seahawks go all the way.

Meh, I would prefer the Panthers to go all the way.

This. ^^^^^^

[Bythyrona]

I don't buy the accusations made on the Patriots deflating the ball. Anyway, we aren't even sure if they actually deflated the ball or if the balls got deflated themselves! Just dismiss Deflategate altogether! I think it was made by some corrupt NFL commissioner (Goodell) who wants to punish the so called "cheaters" like the Pats, or another wacko that hates the Pats.

Right, everyone who thinks the Patriots cheat is just a Patriots hater.

Where else have I heard the shill gambit? Oh, yes, Illuminati conspiracy cranks, 9/11 truthers, anti-GMOers, creationists, radical feminists...