The punishment decision matrix in the NFL.
1. Is it a rule violation? If yes, go to 2. If no, go to 7.
2. Was it the New England Patriots violating the rule? If yes, go to 3. If no, go to 4.
3. $3 million fine, loss of first round draft picks for three seasons, and suspend someone on the team, anyone important.
4. Is the team a winning team? If yes, go to 5. If no, go to 6.
5. $50 fine. Bury it in the media. Make sure BSPN doesn't report it.
6. Give them Pats draft picks. Bury it in the media. Make sure BSPN doesn't report it.
7. Can we **** over the Pats? If yes, go to 3.