What's the next ExcuseGate?

zoostation · Jan 17, 2016

It was a year ago this time Goody and his minions huddles up in their ivory tower in Manhattan and began to plot their theory of why the Colts would almost certainly have to settle for raising an "AFC Finalist" banner in Lucas Oil Stadium. Goody and the boys probably received calls weekly from owners who had to explain to their fanbases why their franchise are not able to win, or win consistently. Teams like (xxxxxx) fill in blank.

I'll fill one in for kicks. Atlanta. Franchise quarterback, check. Strong receiving core, check. Good defense, check. Atlanta owner to GM, WTF...how come the Patriots can make it to the conference final year in year out and you can't even win the division. GM to owner, the Patriots must (fill in excuse to justify Atlanta being average). Owner to Goody, have you checked (said excuse) with the Patriots? Goody....hmmmm, makes perfect sense. An ExcuseGate is born!

I can only think of a couple.

(1) CleatGate - Julian Edelman has a rare, and illegal form of metal in those support least he had on last night. This metal rejuvenates cells and not only heals local injuries but gives super hero power. This is clearly cheating. Another catchy name for Goody and the clowns could be MetalicGate.

(2) EaterBunnyGate - The Patriots equipment folks were spotted earlier this season with cages of fluffy little rabbits. These fluffy little bunnies may appear harmless, but they are able to borough over to the opposing teams bench and intercept play calling. They've also placed strategic holes in the paths of opposing teams players, thus preventing them from scoring.

Am I missing any?

PatsBoy12 · Jan 17, 2016

That KC didn't prepare for Gronk because NE played up his injury status. They were relieved and took all the concepts to defend him out of the game plan. NE stole said game plans and realized going to Gronk would be the way to go. I saw the preview while I was flipping channels - Outside the Lines piece.

FreeTedWilliams · Jan 17, 2016

zoostation said:
(2) EaterBunnyGate - The Patriots equipment folks were spotted earlier this season with cages of fluffy little rabbits. These fluffy little bunnies may appear harmless, but they are able to borough over to the opposing teams bench and intercept play calling. They've also placed strategic holes in the paths of opposing teams players, thus preventing them from scoring.

Am I missing any?

I have uncovered footage of the bunny the Pats use.....

RelocatedPatFan · Jan 17, 2016

I feel as though I am less than what I was before coming into this thread

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mosslost · Jan 17, 2016

zoostation said:
It was a year ago this time Goody and his minions huddles up in their ivory tower in Manhattan and began to plot their theory of why the Colts would almost certainly have to settle for raising an "AFC Finalist" banner in Lucas Oil Stadium. Goody and the boys probably received calls weekly from owners who had to explain to their fanbases why their franchise are not able to win, or win consistently. Teams like (xxxxxx) fill in blank.

I'll fill one in for kicks. Atlanta. Franchise quarterback, check. Strong receiving core, check. Good defense, check. Atlanta owner to GM, WTF...how come the Patriots can make it to the conference final year in year out and you can't even win the division. GM to owner, the Patriots must (fill in excuse to justify Atlanta being average). Owner to Goody, have you checked (said excuse) with the Patriots? Goody....hmmmm, makes perfect sense. An ExcuseGate is born!

I can only think of a couple.

(1) CleatGate - Julian Edelman has a rare, and illegal form of metal in those support least he had on last night. This metal rejuvenates cells and not only heals local injuries but gives super hero power. This is clearly cheating. Another catchy name for Goody and the clowns could be MetalicGate.

(2) EaterBunnyGate - The Patriots equipment folks were spotted earlier this season with cages of fluffy little rabbits. These fluffy little bunnies may appear harmless, but they are able to borough over to the opposing teams bench and intercept play calling. They've also placed strategic holes in the paths of opposing teams players, thus preventing them from scoring.

Am I missing any?

I like your ##TheyLiedAboutTheInjuriesGate
But.. but.. but they lied about their injuries..

mosslost · Jan 17, 2016

BlackEyeGate?
NFL investigates why Belichick won't just suspend Gronk/Jones for punching him.

SpiceGate..
NFL investigating why Belichick did not sit Chandler for a series. NFL admits he did not break rule but his apparent inconsistency confused Chief coaches fully expecting Jones to be sat out for a series or two.

TooGoodGate
NFL investigate with full range of probable cause for any wrong doing of any kind because the Pats did not fold like a cheep tent (like the last 6 weeks) and acquiesce to some other team getting a fair turn at the AFCCG game.

zoostation · Jan 17, 2016

FreeTedWilliams said:
I have uncovered footage of the bunny the Pats use.....

Love it! They look very calm when caged and being toted around by the equipment manager.

Maybe it will flow better in middle America if Goody and crew leak it to BSPN removing the word easter ....."BunnyGate" .

alvinnf · Jan 17, 2016

PatsBoy12 said:
That KC didn't prepare for Gronk because NE played up his injury status. They were relieved and took all the concepts to defend him out of the game plan. NE stole said game plans and realized going to Gronk would be the way to go. I saw the preview while I was flipping channels - Outside the Lines piece.

That would be rich considering the leagues ignoring of Indy's chicanery with luck earlier this season.

zoostation · Jan 17, 2016

mosslost said:
BlackEyeGate?
NFL investigates why Belichick won't just suspend Gronk/Jones for punching him.

SpiceGate..
NFL investigating why Belichick did not sit Chandler for a series. NFL admits he did not break rule but his apparent inconsistency confused Chief coaches fully expecting Jones to be sat out for a series or two.

TooGoodGate
NFL investigate with full range of probable cause for any wrong doing of any kind because the Pats did not fold like a cheep tent (like the last 6 weeks) and acquiesce to some other team getting a fair turn at the AFCCG game.

I like TooGoodGate or DominateGate. A few more and I'll forward over to BSPN

FreeCourtroomBrady · Jan 17, 2016

There already is one. Unfortunately this one seems to have some legs under it. Where there is smoke there is fire, I'll be on pins and needles hoping it isn't true.

Patriots Being Investigated For Coin Toss, Brady Looking At Possible 4-Game Suspension dailysnark.com

ALP · Jan 17, 2016

i dont know that site but...dailysnark sure sounds like the onion to me

FreeCourtroomBrady · Jan 17, 2016

ALP said:
i dont know that site but...dailysnark sure sounds like the onion to me

You sure Brady wasn't using his long distance telepathic powers?

Ross12 · Jan 17, 2016

#KeptMcDanielsGate: Pats keep their OC when many felt he was going to end up as the coach of the Titans but the Titans end up hiring Mularkey; unfair advantage to Pats who get to avoid potential distractions to their OC.

#PassedTooMuchGate: The Patriots barely used their running game (only 38 yards rushing) and put almost the entire game in Brady's hands which is completely unfair since he is an established cheater.

#TimeGate: Patriots played their game with normal rules and regulations in regards to how time is accounted for on the clock; everyone knows this is far too confusing for Andy Reid and the Patriots should have made a reasonable concession for him and allowed the clock to be stopped after every play so he didn't need to do things like burn nearly all of his timeouts on his first drive.

#MustHaveDoneSomethingGate: Well they must have done something.

Joey007 · Jan 17, 2016

I've decided that I'll be oblivious to it again and not wait for any frame job to be set up.

zoostation · Jan 17, 2016

(Associated Press- Indianapolis) : Inside sources confirm the BG scandal may have helped Chuck Pagano keep his job. An unnamed employee of the "2014 AFCCG Participants" was quoted saying a clearly intoxicated Irsay walked out of a meeting with Pagano, staggering and mumbling words like, damn rabbit, I think Chuckie is on to something, darn it those cheatingPatriots, and that crazy rabbit, hmmm I need another drink. Pagano was rumored to get fired but it now appears the new scandal involving a fury cheating, and aggressive rabbit has saved his job. The league is expected to spend a couple of years and several million dollars investigating League officials also expect a report to be generated soon.

archstanton543 · Jan 17, 2016

CoinflipGate.

It has nothing to do with the Pats.

NE_Zealot · Jan 17, 2016

It looks like we're back to headset-gate. Amazing the Army of Tards still doesn't know the league controls them.

Koma · Jan 17, 2016

We're looking at this wrong. We should be coming up with some accusation that the Patriots can level against the Broncos. Something that sounds nefarious on the surface, but is really inconsequential if you take a moment to think about it (something that most of the audience won't do.)

VectorPrime · Jan 17, 2016

The one tiny advantage for having to play in Denver is that we can't be accused of much. They control the communications, the locker room security, the Gatorade.

ausbacker · Jan 17, 2016

VectorPrime said:
The one tiny advantage for having to play in Denver is that we can't be accused of much. They control the communications, the locker room security, the Gatorade.

#PassingFootballsAtAltitudeGate

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