That’s pretty much what New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his coach Bill Belichick, would have us believe after their less-than illuminating press conferences yesterday. Both men claimed they were just as stumped as us over how exactly 11 out of 12 of the team’s footballs used AFC Championship game against Denver had been illegally deflated below regulation specs.
“When I came in Monday morning, I was shocked to learn of the news reports about the footballs. I had no knowledge whatsoever of the situation,” said a famously crotchety Belichick. “I was completely totally unaware of anything.”
His quarterback, appearing equally puzzled, wanted everyone to know that he’s no cheater: “I would never do anything to break the rules. I believe in fair play. I have no knowledge of anything … no knowledge of any wrongdoing … I don’t know what happened.”
Really Tom? It’s hard to believe — almost laughable, really — that Brady, who is in his 15th NFL season with six trips to the Super Bowl and three Super Bowl wins, noticed nothing wrong. This is a guy who’s known to micromanage every aspect of the game, including the ball. And he’s on record saying he prefers a soft football. How could a pro like this notice nothing wrong?
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The Patriots should be benched for Super Bowl XLIX.
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