Bill Belichick called a press conference on Saturday to explain that he is confident the New England Patriots did nothing wrong with regard to inflating or under-inflating footballs in the AFC Championship Game. Toward the end of his chat with reporters, it became clear that he was defending more than just some silly Deflategate scandal.
After he insisted he is “100 percent” confident his team did not break any rules, Belichick was asked about Spygate. His response was completely unexpected.
“The guy (opposing coach) is giving signals in front of 80,000 people, OK?” Belichick shot back. “We filmed him taking signals out in front of 80,000 people like there were a lot of other teams doing at that time, too.
“But forget about that. If we were wrong, then we’ve been disciplined for that.”
The Patriots were wrong, and if you think people questioning all Belichick has accomplished because of Spygate doesn’t bother him, you’re wrong, too. The Hoodie may have busted out a classic “My Cousin Vinny” reference, but his intention was clear.
