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Here's the bottom line on a few of these things.
1. The atmospheric pressure was the same for the balls used by both teams, so that shouldn't matter.
2. Defenders need to quit saying it is only 1 or 2 PSI. They are only required to be around 12 psi. 1PSI is about 8%, and 2 is about 16%. That is alot. You want to give up 8% of your salary, get 8% less gas mileage, etc. 8% is alot.
3. And the biggest issue is this one. The Patriots game balls somehow became deflated during the time period from when they were checked by the refs to when the game started. It is pretty obvious that someone on the Patriots did it. Who ordered it, who did it, and who knew about it really aren't the issue. It happened. When it happens on your watch, you are responsible. PERIOD.
There is no punishing them at this point this season. I'd see if there was a way to decrease their salary cap for the next season or two by 8%. That seems about fair. If they can't do that, then snag a second rounder in the draft from them.
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