PFT suggests Pats might have used a similar tactic on defense

[BadMoFo]

This one seems much harder to believe, but maybe this might have something to do with the radio frequency problems we've been hearing about.

WERE PATS WIRING DEFENSIVE PLAYERS, TOO?

The situation regarding the New England Patriots and the allegations/proof that they have stolen defensive signals is unofficially getting weirder.

The signal stealing flap is relevant only to defensive signals, since all offensive calls are made by radio.

But we're now aware of suspicions/rumors regarding efforts by the Pats to get a leg up as to opposing offenses. Specifically, we're told that it's believed that, during the 2006 season, the Patriots were putting microphones on defensive linemen in order to capture the offensive line calls and the quarterback audibles.

Then, the audio and the video of the game would be matched up, and the defensive players would be given the code at halftime.

 

[PonyExpress]

This one seems much harder to believe, but maybe this might have something to do with the radio frequency problems we've been hearing about.

Brilliant!!!!!

 

[sanvara]

Wow, it gets more and more sordid.

Here's a picture for laughs since you have to be able to laugh at times like these, even when things are bad.

 

[Grizzafted]

************!! Can anyone believe this ****!!!!

This is just going to get more and more out of hand. I think Bill gets suspended for at least a game and we lose a #2 or #3.

 

[pats1]

And the Pats continue to be on the cutting edge. I don't know if there's a rule against this or not, but if there isn't, Polian's Posse will certainly have one ready for next season.

Damn good idea on the Pats' part though.

 

[BadMoFo]

************!! Can anyone believe this sh*t!!!!

This is just going to get more and more out of hand. I think Bill gets suspended for at least a game and we lose a #2 or #3.

Thing is how do we even know this was Bill's doing. It could even be someone else who takes the fall, maybe the cameraman's immediate supervisor.

 

[PatsDeb]

Yeah, we definitely got the codes at half time during the AFC Champiionship game. Look how the defense went out there and really kicked the Colt's butts.

Bob Kraft better summon all his "influence" and try to stop this runaway train. Otherwise, the Pats should go into lockdown mode and not appear in public until they run on the field on Sunday night. I would also protest, if the rumors are true, any demand that BB go to New York to meet with the commish. During the week before a huge game? I would tell him to pound sand. Then I would fax him any proof I have of other teams stealing signals, including the Fins bragging about it last winter.

 

[Richter]

Ah yes, more rumors that are likely unfounded from that bastion of credibility, Mike Florio. This reeks of "kick 'em while they're down", especially considering I heard rumors of this sort with nearly the same wording, but linked to other teams. I don't believe it for a second. That said, if this proves to be true, I would consider it cheating, unlike the current camera-gate. This is clearly doing something outside the scope of the game, and would actually merit a severe punishment, unlike having a guy on the sideline with a camera instead of a clipboard performing the same task. But I doubt it is, or that anyone has a shred of proof to verify it.

 

[Crazyeechrispats1]

This just in we have a source saying the Patriots might have used psychics to crack game plans and play calls so they knew what the other team was gonna do every play every time.

Also were hearing that Kraft paid off the coordinators of other teams to give copies of the game plans.
What inquiring minds want to know then why bother picking up guys like Moss and Thomas when they knew very play and call.

People if you think this is bullcrap it's just as plausible as what PFT is trying to imply.

 

[pats1]

Thing is how do we even know this was Bill's doing. It could even be someone else who takes the fall, maybe the cameraman's immediate supervisor.

Take the fall? I'd give a raise to whoever came up with this stuff.

Ah yes, more rumors that are likely unfounded from that bastion of credibility, Mike Florio. This reeks of "kick 'em while they're down", especially considering I heard rumors of this sort with nearly the same wording, but linked to other teams. I don't believe it for a second. That said, if this proves to be true, I would consider it cheating, unlike the current camera-gate. This is clearly doing something outside the scope of the game, and would actually merit a severe punishment, unlike having a guy on the sideline with a camera instead of a clipboard performing the same task. But I doubt it is, or that anyone has a shred of proof to verify it.

"Kick 'em while they're down?" Hey, this is good news to me. It again shows to me that the Pats are on the cutting edge.

I can't wait to see what they'll think of next (and what rule the Competition Committee will make up to stop it).

 

[patsox23]

This one seems much harder to believe, but maybe this might have something to do with the radio frequency problems we've been hearing about.

That's apparently what Miami did - they had Zach Thomas miked up.

 

[T-ShirtDynasty]

Yeah, we definitely got the codes at half time during the AFC Champiionship game. Look how the defense went out there and really kicked the Colt's butts.

I don't know whether to say, "Amen" or "GFY".

 

[Keegs]

hasn't espn been putting mics on players for years on Monday night football?

 

[BelichickFan]

hasn't espn been putting mics on players for years on Monday night football?

"That's football". Except when the Patriots do it. Then it's cheating.