[Leftcoast]

If this was intentional then Brady knew.

What possible purpose could under-inflating the footballs serve if not to aid the QB who handles the ball every offensive play?  This wouldn't happen without Brady's prior buy in.

I see this issue fading when the season ends.  Nothing essential to the game was impacted by a 2 PSI pressure change.  Someone had to snap, throw and catch the ball.  Someone had to receive a hand-off and carry it.  I predict the news cycle will end with the Super Bowl but the perception that New England bends any and all rules to get an advantage will remain.

Here's my off-the-cuff list of other between the lines rule benders (no PEDs or off field scandals)- Know any others?

**  Gaylord Perry, Joe Niekro, Mike Scott, Kevin Gross - Spit Balls and/or Emory Boards
**  Ray Guy - Accused of kicking helium filled footballs
**  Sammy Sosa, Albert Belle, Greg Nettles, Billy Hatcher - Hitting with corked bats
**  Parcells/Giants - Opening domed stadium doors when opposing team had ball (wind effect)
**  Patrick Roy/Many NHL Goalies - Oversized pads, Padded jerseys, etc
**  Gene Bossard - Grounds keeper for Chicago White Sox famous for watering down first base line, cutting grass high, raising infield lines to keep foul balls in, etc.

[Leftcoast]

If this was intentional then Brady knew.

What possible purpose could under-inflating the footballs serve if not to aid the QB who handles the ball every offensive play?  This wouldn't happen without Brady's prior buy in.

I see this issue fading when the season ends.  Nothing essential to the game was impacted by a 2 PSI pressure change.  Someone had to snap, throw and catch the ball.  Someone had to receive a hand-off and carry it.  I predict the news cycle will end with the Super Bowl but the perception that New England bends any and all rules to get an advantage will remain.

Here's my off-the-cuff list of other between the lines rule benders (no PEDs or off field scandals)- Know any others?

**  Gaylord Perry, Joe Niekro, Mike Scott, Kevin Gross - Spit Balls and/or Emory Boards
**  Ray Guy - Accused of kicking helium filled footballs
**  Sammy Sosa, Albert Belle, Greg Nettles, Billy Hatcher - Hitting with corked bats
**  Parcells/Giants - Opening domed stadium doors when opposing team had ball (wind effect)
**  Patrick Roy/Many NHL Goalies - Oversized pads, Padded jerseys, etc
**  Gene Bossard - Grounds keeper for Chicago White Sox famous for watering down first base line, cutting grass high, raising infield lines to keep foul balls in, etc.