Interesting - they are not deflated any more.
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Originally posted by: alanleroyPart of the penalty was because the NFL's independent investigator was convinced the charges were true.
A portion of the penalty was because Brady and the Patriots did not fully cooperate as they promised. Tom did not allow his texts to be reviewed by a third party (His own agent). The Patriots did not allow one of the equipment managers to be interviewed a second time.
I imagine a portion of the penalty was because it's the second time they were caught in a cheating scandal.
Put it all together and 4 games, a million bucks and 2 draft picks is a bargain. I don't think any of it gets reduced.