New England - Maybe Cheated?

[PutMeInCoach]

I don't see the big deal here, teams steal signs of the apposing team in every sport.

[sweet16]

I don't see the big deal here, teams steal signs of the apposing team in every sport.

 

 

But they don't video the coaches to do it. I am for stealing signs in the game but you can't video the coaching staff.

[tenaciousD]

A lot of teams have complained about this before. Hmmmm makes you wonder.

[pldgreatno2]

But they don't video the coaches to do it. I am for stealing signs in the game but you can't video the coaching staff.

 

We may just be finding out about a new fad in the coaching ranks. People probably have done it for some time now, but just now getting discovered.

 

Still couldn't stop Moss anyways. He's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

[cvillecat]

There's a reason coaches hold there play cards over there mouths when they talk.

Some would have to have extremely large playbooks:D

[RockPride]

Are you a Patriots fan?

Not by any stretch....I hate their coach with a passion.

[stickymitts]

Stealing signs is not a big deal, however stealing signs using video assistance is. I hope the Commish makes an example out of the Pats, because I can't stand them...

[swforever]

If that makes them feel better with their win.

[youknowme]

Report: Patriots could lose 'multiple' picks

Report: NFL weighing Patriots' punishment for spying on Jets

http://www.cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/10346460

 

NEW YORK -- The NFL reportedly is considering punishing the New England Patriots for spying on the New York Jets in their season opener.

 

ESPN.com, citing league sources, reported Tuesday that commissioner Roger Goodell has determined the Patriots violated league rules Sunday when they videotaped defensive signals by the Jets' coaches. But the report also said the Patriots have not yet presented their case to the league.

 

The website's report said Goodell is considering severe sanctions, including docking the Patriots "multiple draft picks."

 

A league spokesman, however, said only that an investigation is under way. Both teams said no decision has been made.

 

NFL security confiscated a video camera and tape from a Patriots employee during New England's 38-14 victory Sunday. The employee was accused of aiming his camera at the Jets' defensive coaches as they signaled to players on the field.

 

Last season, the Green Bay Packers had an issue with a man wearing a Patriots staff credential who was carrying a video camera on their sideline.

 

"The rule is that no video recording devices of any kind are permitted to be in use in the coaches' booth, on the field, or in the locker room during the game," the league said Monday in a statement from spokesman Greg Aiello. "Clubs have specifically been reminded in the past that the videotaping of an opponent's offensive or defensive signals on the sidelines is prohibited.

[cshs81]

There are also stories that the Pats mic'd their D linemen to get line calls and then match them up with plays for later use.

[youknowme]

Link?

[Youth Coach]

They likely did it, in my opinion, and will be slapped with a small penalty, after which they will simply find a new way to get and/or keep their competitive advantage. Much like performance enhancers, it is very difficult to police and the reward far exceeds the risk of being caught.

[BoondockSaint]

I think using video is crossing the line but trying to figure out signals is part of the game imo. There's a reason why teams have multiple guys giving out play signals to the QB at the same time.

[goherd96]

Actually, they only have one...the play caller on the sidelines now mics the plays to the QB's helmet headset. The days of signaling in offensive plays has been gone for several years now...

[goherd96]

They likely did it, in my opinion, and will be slapped with a small penalty, after which they will simply find a new way to get and/or keep their competitive advantage. Much like performance enhancers, it is very difficult to police and the reward far exceeds the risk of being caught.

 

That's why the need for strict, stiff penalties here to curb this type of behavior. Lose multiple draft picks and teams will be more unwilling to risk it...