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Originally Posted by Kenny Camaro
PMC, you stated that other teams have cheated, so if some teams cheat while others don't, the teams that don't will put themselfs at a disadvantage. I do not advacte cheating. This whole Patriots cheated thing is mute. I like Joes explanation on the "deflategate" issue from the physics aspect of it. The spy gate thing is weird because you can film, but not at this time, or not at this angle, other teams filmed. Bottom line, what they did was deemed illegal and the suffered the penalties of breaking the rules. What the Patriots do better than other organizations is identifying talent that fits there system. Then plan ways to exploit there opponents weakness and playing to their strengths. They out execute teams in planning and preparation. Then they out execute them with there performance on the field. This is what makes them the standard of the salary cap era, not there "cheating". I do agree with your statement of striving for advantages without breaking the rules.  |
Not trying to thread jack here, but this is why I stated in a different thread that Shanahan's overly aggressive play calling, going against the best option, with a much higher risk play, is something you NEVER do against a team with the caliber of the PATS.
Execution of a low risk play that keeps you in a commanding position to win is always the best option against a strong team.
Look at the fantastic season Aaron Rodgers had. He had no supporting cast. Why? He makes 22 million a year.
Joe Flacco of the Ravens got a big deal as well from the SB he won when resigned with Baltimore. What happened to their defense after he got his 20 mil a year contract after the SB win in 2012? Adios amigos.
Matt Ryan is currently one of the highest paid QB's in the league. Is he worth more then double what Brady gets paid? No SB's......3-4 playoff record.
ATL's defense was ranked 25th in the league. Why? Between Ryan and Julio Jones, not much cash left to spend on defense.
The PATS had the 3rd best offense and the 4th best defense in the league this past season.
So if your an elite QB in the league, which would you rather have? 22 mil and an unbalanced team as a result of you hogging the money, or 9 mil and a strong supporting cast on both sides of the ball?