Was the NFL's punishment of Patriots head coach Bill Belichick appropriate?

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9/15/2007 12:30:21 PM

Great. 

9/14/2007 8:30:40 PM

Dr. Z (aka Paul Zimmerman) says its not enough.

Dan Reeve said today on Mike and the Mad Dog is was satisfactory. Russo agreed.

All personalities on ESPN Radio took a stand and had a bunch of guests take stands as well

9/14/2007 2:57:08 PM

Way ahead of me. Nice job. I think this is ready, right?

9/14/2007 2:14:19 PM

Changed.

9/14/2007 2:13:48 PM

issue prior to revisions:

Was the NFL's punishment of Patriots head coach Bill Belichick too light?
Yes
No
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9/14/2007 1:28:02 PM

"Appropriate" is the way to go...

9/14/2007 11:40:12 AM

- Evidence 

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- Evidence

9/14/2007 11:32:53 AM

issue prior to revisions:

Should the NFL punish Patriots head coach Bill Belichick for illegally videotaping opposing teams sidelines?
Yes
No
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9/14/2007 11:31:38 AM

Good idea, Brian. Ask if the punishment was appropriate. I'll change it.

9/14/2007 10:37:28 AM

Okay, they got whacked with a fine and will lose their first round draft pick next year. 

Maybe...

Should Belichick be suspended or was the punishment appropriate?

9/13/2007 4:08:48 PM

Yeah, its not a matter of 'should' at this point - its 'what' I think the punishment will likely be a draft pick but what round will be subject for discussion (top-, mid- or late- round picks) and I've also heard some PF's say Bellichick should be suspended and/or fined. What a dirtbag though. He gave every NFL fan the opening they've always wanted to question the credibility of the success of Brady and the Pats dynasty.

9/13/2007 3:21:09 PM

Let's find out what Goodell is probably going to do and ask that.  I've heard they're going to lose draft picks.  They should lose games!

9/13/2007 2:29:27 PM

The other option is asking what the punishment should be. Here's one writer's opinion. There are plenty more, as this is a hot topic.

9/13/2007 2:28:12 PM

issue prior to revisions:

How should the NFL punish the Patriots for illegally videotaping opposing teams sidelines?
Suspend head coach Bill Belichick
Take away draft picks
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9/13/2007 2:27:38 PM

issue prior to revisions:

How should the NFL punish the Patriots for illegally videotaping opposing teams sidelines?
Suspend head coach Bill Belichick
Take away draft picks
Fine the organization
No position or position not known.

9/13/2007 2:27:25 PM

issue prior to revisions:

How should the NFL punish the Patriots for illegally videotaping opposing teams sidelines?
No position or position not known.