[dabigv13]

I gather you're a Patriots fan. None of your points contradicts the likelihood that the Patriots deliberately broke the rules to gain an advantage.

1) "Whatever reason" - because it gave them a perceived, if illegal, advantage
2) So the Patriots rightly counted on the incompetence of the referees in order to gain an advantage? I don't think this paints them in a better light.
3) ....not sure what you're saying except that the Patriots were known to play fast and loose with rules?

I think the reaction you're seeing in the media is clear evidence of why this is different than missed holding calls.

[dabigv13]

I gather you're a Patriots fan. None of your points contradicts the likelihood that the Patriots deliberately broke the rules to gain an advantage.

1) "Whatever reason" - because it gave them a perceived, if illegal, advantage
2) So the Patriots rightly counted on the incompetence of the referees in order to gain an advantage? I don't think this paints them in a better light.
3) ....not sure what you're saying except that the Patriots were known to play fast and loose with rules?

I think the reaction you're seeing in the media is clear evidence of why this is different than missed holding calls.