Rex Racer
Ireverrent Member
Not sure your point. Mine was the Pats could have appealed the penalty and didn't. Normally that means one of two things. Either they agree with the decision and accept it as just punishment or they think they will lose the appeal and don't bother.
The Kraft family/Patriots organization are not afforded an "Appeal" process like the one the players union bargained for in the current CBA. They had two options; either they could accept the punishment or sue the league, as in the 31 other owners.
They decided not to sue the other owners and potentially damage the brand name of the entire league. I don't mistake that for an admission of guilt.