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Was the NFL right to penalize the New England Patriots for filming Jets' coaches?

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The NFL was right to penalize the New England patriots for filming the Jets' coaches.

I'm sure New England was not the first team to be dishonest in their attempts to win a football game. I have watched a few other games over the years that something appeared to be mighty fishy. I am sure there are plenty of dishonest deeds being committed all in the name of a victory. All is fair in love and war and I guess football.

I just question how a victory can seem sweet when it wasn't earned. Why would any coach want to win that way? For myself I would rather lose and lose honestly than win unfairly.

The NFL was correct in penalizing the Patriots. Like any other type of criminal activity it is meant to send an example to other teams that this behavior is unacceptable. We as viewers tune into these games each weekend for some entertainment, but we expect to see real games. A competition. If the public comes to believe that games are fixed or coaches cheat, then the joy of watching the game will not be there.

It is important for the NFL to protect the integrity of the game. It is about time because I doubt very much that this is the first time this ever happened. I love football, but I want to watch a real game not a cheat fest.

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