From a daily reader/lurker, who is, nevertheless highly invested in this forum:
Why hasn't anyone questioned the integrity of the game from the standpoint of the NFL and its internal processes? Specifically speaking, I'm talking about the requirement for handling sensitive matters internal to the NFL only .... vs manipulating the matter by using external media informants (Kravitz, etc.), which only serves to confuse the investigative process while fomenting public controversy. We know that the chain of events demonstrates the following linkage: D'Qwell Jackson (interception) --> ballboy --> Coach Pagano --> GM Grigson --> Owner Irsay --> NFL League Office (investigation). So shouldn't the NFL be investigating why the Colts chose to go outside this internal (to the NFL) chain, and employ the services of the media to either 1) buttress their position, 2) offset their embarrassing loss, or 3) knowingly wreak havoc on the Patriots' reputation amongst the League and its fans (before an investigative determination could even be made)? Has anyone considered the possibility that the Patriots will be exonerated, while the Colts are the ones faced with penalties and public scorn? I'm wondering why the NFL isn't considering the potential ban of Grigson and/or Irsay (multiple offender) for taking such a course of action (thereby diminishing the NFL in the eyes of its fans/clientele).