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.

By Above the Law on August 14, 2015 3:58 pm

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.