Pats spied on Jets?

Dakstang

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Sources: Camera confiscated after claims of Pats spying on Jets



NFL security confiscated a video camera and its tape from a New England Patriots employee on the team's sideline during Sunday's game against the Jets in a suspected spying incident, sources said.

The camera and its tape were placed in a sealed box and forwarded to the league office for investigation, the sources said.

"The rule is that no video recording devices of any kind are permitted to be in use in the coaches' booth, on the field, or in the locker room during the game," the league said in a statement from spokesman Greg Aiello. "Clubs have specifically been reminded in the past that the videotaping of an opponent's offensive or defensive signals on the sidelines is prohibited.

"We are looking into whether the Patriots violated this rule."

The Patriots' cameraman was suspected of aiming his camera at the Jets' defensive coaches who were sending signals to their unit on the field, the sources said. The league also is investigating some radio frequency issues that occurred during the game.

The league's competition committee could conduct a conference call about the incident, which violates NFL policy, and ultimately recommend a penalty that could cost the Patriots a future draft pick or picks if it verifies that the team was spying on the Jets.

It's not their first time.

"It's not their first time," a member of the committee, who did not wish to be identified, said.

In fact, Green Bay Packers president Bob Harlan confirmed a similar incident that occurred when the Patriots played at Lambeau Field last Nov. 19. The same cameraman who was questioned by NFL security on Sunday was also the one whom the Packers removed from the sideline and escorted from the field during their 2006 game, according to Packers security official Doug Collins.

"From what I can remember, he had quite a fit when we took him out," Harlan said. "We had gotten word before the game that they [the Patriots] did this sort of thing, so we were looking for it."

A Jets official declined comment Monday, directing an inquiry to the league office. The Patriots also did not have immediate comment.

"With anything along those lines, those are all league-related matters, and anything that deals with an issue like this or anything on a team-by-team basis, those all go to the league," coach Eric Mangini said in his news conference Monday.

New England cornerback Ellis Hobbs said he was unaware of the controversy, and unwilling to believe his team had cheated.

"We put too many hours in as individuals and a team to have to go out and cheat," he said. "If it's true, obviously, we're in the wrong. But I'm standing behind my team, my coaches. I don't think we do that stuff."

Chris Mortensen covers the NFL for ESPN. Information from The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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I wonder what will come of this incident?

Stop talkin' bout stayin' the course
You keep on beatin' that old dead horse
You know they lied about why we went to War
I can't take it no more

Slimdust

I knew they were too good to be true!

I say them!

ps... jk simon before you ban me lol

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CM Drunk

I will reserve judgement untill the NFL releases what is on that tape.

Freak

The Packers accused the Pats of doing this last year as well, and there had been accusations before. Tom Brady will burn in hell.

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

I wouldn't doubt it. Nothing against Belicheck but after the disaster he was in Cleveland, I'd do anything to keep winning.

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has determined that the New England Patriots violated league rules Sunday when they videotaped defensive signals by the New York Jets' coaches, according to league sources. NFL security officials confiscated a camera and videotape from Patriots video assistant Matt Estrella on the New England sidelines when it was suspected he was recording the Jets' defensive signals. Sources say the visual evidence confirmed the suspicion.

Freak

Looks like the punishment could be lost draft picks.

CM Drunk

Everyone knows stealing signs is a part of football, it happens all the time.


That being said, how can you be so STUPID to actually put a cameraman (in Pats gear) on the other teams sideline, and NOT expect to get nailed. I get that they nailed the guy early in the first quarter, so the tape itself wasnt usefull, but the fact that it was still set up by the Patriots disappoints me.

The Commish has been pretty strict, and it wouldnt surprise me if BB gets suspended for a few games.

Slimdust

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www.haulingkings.com

Freak

Punishment is in:

Bill Belichick fined $500,000 (that's the maximum allowed)

New England Patriots fined $250,00

Patriots lose their 2008 1st-rounder if they make the playoffs, their 2nd- and 3rd-rounders if they miss the playoffs.