Goodell fined the Patriots $250,000, stripped a first round draft pick, and docked their coach, Bill Belichick, $500,000 for what was known as “Spygate.”. That becomes most notable in coverage, where he seems to lack the reaction to find a zone and the instincts to make great plays on the ball.. “In this league, you’ve
Negotiations for a new CBA broke off March 11. The union announced that day it was dissolving itself and no longer represented the players. That allowed players to file a class action antitrust lawsuit in federal court. Hours later, at midnight, the owners locked out the players, creating the NFL’s first work stoppage since 1987.
