In some ways, it would be a great out for the NFL and the media witch-hunters.
If you can't prove that the Patriots did something wrong, the next best thing is to have someone else to crap all over. "Poor us, we were duped by the evil Colts!"
I disagree with those who think it would have no effect on the Cheatriots narrative. I think a proven conspiracy against them is pretty much the only thing that would change that narrative.
But there is zero evidence that the Colts did any such thing. Inadvertently deflating the ball in an incompetent attempt to gauge it seems much more likely.
If you can't prove that the Patriots did something wrong, the next best thing is to have someone else to crap all over. "Poor us, we were duped by the evil Colts!"
I disagree with those who think it would have no effect on the Cheatriots narrative. I think a proven conspiracy against them is pretty much the only thing that would change that narrative.
But there is zero evidence that the Colts did any such thing. Inadvertently deflating the ball in an incompetent attempt to gauge it seems much more likely.