"I would never do anything to break the rules. I believe in fair play, and I respect the league."
- Tom Brady, Jan. 22, 2015.
What a difference a couple of months make.
The NFL has dropped the hammer on Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, suspending the Super Bowl MVP for the first four games of the season (the Eagles don't play the Patriots until week 13). They also came down hard on the team, fining New England $1 million and taking away two draft picks, including a first rounder.
I know a lot of criticism has been leveled at the NFL and 'Deflategate' itself, with supporters of Brady noting what little advantage would have been gained for purposely deflating footballs.