Stat Of The Week: Patriots Not Cheaters, According To NFL Players

One hundred of Tom Brady's peers think this whole thing is silly and not a big deal.

As a nation turns its lonely eyes to Lurch-faced sixth round draft pick Tom Brady during this difficult time, some interesting survey findings.

ESPN The Magazine polled more than 100 of Brady’s peers and found a sensible consensus that this whole thing is silly and not a big deal:

  • 72 percent of respondents believe the Patriots were responsible for lowering air pressure of the footballs.
  • 16 percent said they were “upset” by this.
  • 68 percent said they think other teams do the same thing.
  • 60 percent said the Patriots aren’t “cheaters.”
  • 88 percent said league discipline should not be determined solely by commissioner Roger Goodell.

Great then, case closed. On to Cincinnati, everybody!

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