Originally Posted by
SpreadSniper
"You are just not terribly bright if you believe the Pats only had success because of some perceived benefit received from filming coaches’ signals.
For there to have been a benefit prior to 2007 there also would also have had to be the opposite after 2007 and yet we see that that is not the case.
If you still believe your own discombobulated logic that the Pats only found success due to filming signals, you are none too bright! The facts speak for themselves, though I imagine facts don’t help some of you very much.
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Have you ever REALLY looked at the facts – or just glossed over them?
Before Spygate was revealed – 2000-2006:
Patriots post-season record 12-2
Patriots W/L composite: 173-51
15-1: Steelers
14-2: Rams, Chargers
13-3: Steelers, Broncos, Eagles
12-4: Colts (3x), Jaguars, Titans
11-5; Panthers
10-6: Raiders, Jets
After Spygate was revealed – 2007-2011
Patriots post-season record: 4-4
Patriots opponent W/L composite: 81-47
12-4: Ravens
11-5: Jets, Chargers, Jaguars
10-6: Giants
9-7: Ravens, Giants
8-8: Broncos
Ever wonder how the Patriots could win an NFL record 22 consecutive games with only 1 player who will make the Hall of Fame?
The Patriots went from dominating the Steelers and Colts – two teams that won and reached multiple Super Bowls themselves, to losing to the 10-6 and 9-7 Giants in the Super Bowl.
The Patriots are relevant only because the rules changes regarding player safety have negated their inability to play defense or run the ball. They played 4 teams in all of 2011 with a winning record and were a dropped Lee Evans TD from watching the Super Bowl from home.
The Patriots benefitted from Spygate and would NOT have 3 Super Bowls without it. They may have won games and competed, but they wouldn’t have Lombardis."