[mofome]

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady ripped ESPN today for its coverage of the Patriots' Spygate scandal.

Appearing on the Boston radio station WEEI, Brady suggested that the reason Patriotgate has stayed in the news is that the media in general and ESPN specifically are looking to fabricate a controversy.

"I think it's a way to really sell newspapers, and all the ESPN stations, they've got to fill the air, too," Brady said.

When it was pointed out to Brady that many of the ex-NFL players who work at ESPN were harshly critical of the Patriots and suggested that they gained a huge advantage from stealing signals, Brady said, "It's just kind of the environment right now, though. I think that's the way that guys make it. They just say the craziest things. That's what ESPN has become. ESPN, to me, is like MTV without the videos, ESPN is without the highlights."

ESPN is the 800-pound gorilla in American sports, and a lot of athletes wouldn't want to take the boys in Bristol on. But Brady is one of the few athletes popular enough to take on the Worldwide Leader and not have to worry about repercussions. It will be interesting to see whether ESPN reports Brady's comments.

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[fiveteamer]

Nobody can touch Brady.

[NEP Dynasty]

Let me guess, you think Peyton Manning is better?

[fiveteamer]

Brady is classy, and a winner. He doesn't run his mouth off like those idiots on ESPN and NFL network.

[NEP Dynasty]

Really? Manning has more class? I didn't know it was classy to throw your team and offensive line under the bus every time you get your ass kicked in the playoffs.

[NEP Dynasty]

You're right, genius. Brady was caught with the video cameras. You're too smart for me!

[mofome]

Really? Manning has more class? I didn't know it was classy to throw your team and offensive line under the bus every time you get your ass kicked in the playoffs.

Manning, unfortunately, is an arrogant pre madana. I happen to know someone that works with him every day.

[mofome]

Didn't know it was classy to cheat.

if he was classy, he would have turned himself in. as is, he left the scene of a crime, thats a felony in some states. he should be prosecuted.

[swede96]

if he was classy, he would have turned himself in. as is, he left the scene of a crime, thats a felony in some states. he should be prosecuted.

Turned himself in? I wasn't aware Brady operated the cameras while playing the game. Damn that guy is talented.

[rake922]

Around the Horn is a perfect example of what he was talking about... It's an entertaining show, but exactly what Brady was talking about.

[mofome]

Turned himself in? I wasn't aware Brady operated the cameras while playing the game. Damn that guy is talented.

Conspiracy is just as bad as anything. He was in on it, he should turn himself in. Apparently he's not that talented, he got caught. He is an embarrassment to the NFL.

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who else makes the list?

[swede96]

Dayum....that beat down in October still hurts, don't it?

[mofome]

Dayum....that beat down in October still hurts, don't it?

No. I'd rather lose with class than cheat and win. I'm proud our team was represented by Joe Gibbs and not the mike vick/tom brady type.

congrats on scoring more points in a regular season home game though.

[NEP Dynasty]

I can't tell if you're kidding. I think (hope) that you are for comparing Brady to people like Vick and Pacman.

The only people who make anything of this spygate BS are people like Chris Carter who never won a damn thing. Brady had no idea what was going on. They taped signals like every other team. What is the problem? These games are broadcast on National TV to hundreds of thousands of people. There are 100's of camera's in the stadium to begin with.

To say Brady "cheated" is

[NEP Dynasty]

congrats on scoring more points in a regular season home game though.

Thank you. I always thought the point of football was to score more points than the opposing team.

[mofome]

I can't tell if you're kidding. I think (hope) that you are for comparing Brady to people like Vick and Pacman.

The only people who make anything of this spygate BS are people like Chris Carter who never won a damn thing. Brady had no idea what was going on. They taped signals like every other team. What is the problem? These games are broadcast on National TV to hundreds of thousands of people. There are 100's of camera's in the stadium to begin with.

To say Brady "cheated" is

This is Toms show, the pats go to him when they make their decisions. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that brady was the one who came up with this. Its not a joke, Brady should have to give back his little sb mvp's and the pats should give their trophies to teams that didnt cheat.

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[mofome]

Thank you. I always thought the point of football was to score more points than the opposing team.

You were incorrect. The point is to score more points than the other team without cheating.

Common mistake made by those without ethics. No worries.

[jjgold]

Brady is the best ever, he was hurt in superbowl.

[mofome]

Brady is the best ever, he was hurt in superbowl.

Yes, he was hurt by not having that extra game film to review.

[swede96]

No. I'd rather lose with class than cheat and win. I'm proud our team was represented by Joe Gibbs and not the mike vick/tom brady type.

congrats on scoring more points in a regular season home game though.

Mo, I like you, but you have to have taken some stupid pills today to even compare Brady to Vick. I really thought you were better than that.

[swede96]

Thank you. I always thought the point of football was to score more points than the opposing team.

Yeah, he's not bitter. It's a lose/lose. If we keep scoring points, we're classless...if we pull out our starters, we're insulting the other team. I have never seen so many grown men be such cry babies.

[swede96]

Yes, he was hurt by not having that extra game film to review.

Obviously, they didn't have any extra film all season....since "Spygate" all came to be in the season opener. Sooo....how about the other 17 games?

[mofome]

Mo, I like you, but you have to have taken some stupid pills today to even compare Brady to Vick. I really thought you were better than that.

I have an unbiased opinion, that's something you can not offer here. I used to like the guy, but the facts dont lie. If he truly had class, he would step up, apologize, return everything hes won from all the cheating, and retire quietly.

ive always said id rather lose with gibbs than win with vick. brady and vick are interchangeable at this point.

[mofome]

Obviously, they didn't have any extra film all season....since "Spygate" all came to be in the season opener. Sooo....how about the other 17 games?

That pats got a slap on the wrist considering the level of deception. You think they really stopped or just put more money into being discrete? common sense, dear friend.

[swede96]

I have an unbiased opinion, that's something you can not offer here. I used to like the guy, but the facts dont lie. If he truly had class, he would step up, apologize, return everything hes won from all the cheating, and retire quietly.

ive always said id rather lose with gibbs than win with vick. brady and vick are interchangeable at this point.

NO one that's a football fan is unbiased in this.

You think your Redskins have never taped something they shouldn't have? Do you HONESTLY think all teams haven't taped something questionable at some time? And you compare THAT to brutally abusing and murdering defenseless dogs?! AND you claim to be unbiased?!

[swede96]

That pats got a slap on the wrist considering the level of deception. You think they really stopped or just put more money into being discrete? common sense, dear friend.

Back at ya.

[mofome]

NO one that's a football fan is unbiased in this.

You think your Redskins have never taped something they shouldn't have? Do you HONESTLY think all teams haven't taped something questionable at some time? And you compare THAT to brutally abusing and murdering defenseless dogs?! AND you claim to be unbiased?!

Thats comical, please don't compare a class organization that was headed by Joe Gibbs to the bunch of cheating scumbags in NE. Its borderline insane when someone does something wrong and then makes some preposterous claim that others were doing the same in their defense. who needs evidence when we've got swedes assumptions?


What about comparing vick to brady makes my opinion biased? are you familiar with the term unbiased? When is your birthday, i'll get you a dictionary if Dozer gives me a raise.

[mofome]

Back at ya.

profound response.

[Willie Bee]

When I was clicking the thread to read what was up, one of my thoughts was, "I wonder if a couple of numbnuts will turn this into a Brady-Manning argument." Wonder no more.

Brady's right about ESPN, great line comparing them to MTV.

[swede96]

Thats comical, please don't compare a class organization that was headed by Joe Gibbs to the bunch of cheating scumbags in NE. Its borderline insane when someone does something wrong and then makes some preposterous claim that others were doing the same in their defense. who needs evidence when we've got swedes assumptions?


What about comparing vick to brady makes my opinion biased? are you familiar with the term unbiased? When is your birthday, i'll get you a dictionary if Dozer gives me a raise.

Okay, well now you're just being a dick. It's obvious you're in lust with Joe Gibbs, so no, you are not unbiased. I don't need a dictionary. You're not even worth it if you really think Brady is anything like Vick. Even if Brady had something to do with it, Vick is a monster. It's not even close.

[Sportsgirl]

Not to butt into this highly distracting debate, but, imo, I'd take the cheater over the dog killer every day of the week.