^Meh, I don't care. But I was under the impression you were trying to paint it as a minor rule infraction, but the stiffest penalty in the history of the league says that's not accurate.
Your last post seems to make it more black and white: Yes, it was a rule. Yes they broke it. Whether it was 'stupid' to do so is less relevant to me than if it was done to get an edge. That said, I don't believe anything is ever done under Belichick's watch is NOT intended to gain an edge.
Whatever...it's so played. I think you give it more airtime than you should, but that's your prerogative.
Your last post seems to make it more black and white: Yes, it was a rule. Yes they broke it. Whether it was 'stupid' to do so is less relevant to me than if it was done to get an edge. That said, I don't believe anything is ever done under Belichick's watch is NOT intended to gain an edge.
Whatever...it's so played. I think you give it more airtime than you should, but that's your prerogative.