The report SAID it was more likely than not. Reading the reports themselves, they show only that it is at best PLAUSIBLE that it happened if you make several assumptions for which the MFL has admitted there is no direct evidence, and a couple which have been shown to be wrong.
As for “Generally aware”, that itself is a red herring. If that was a standard they would have suspended the entire Saints defense in Bountygate, rather than just those purported to be involved. What it was, was grasping at straws and creating a ridiculously low bar for evidence - or assumption.
You are doing what all pats fans are doing. You are cherry picking and assigning YOUR take on what went down. Both Brady AND. The Pats accepted punishment because they were CAUGHT CHEATING AND THEY KNEW IT!
The only argument now offered up by Brady is in regards to the punishment. He is actually quite pitiful in his very obvious attempt to avoid being “officially” seen for what he is.
It’s all history now. Perception is indeed reality and the very strong perception (about 70%) of Fans is he is guilty. That’s where it ends and it will make no difference if this judge throws out the entire thing because NFL fans will simply see it as yet more favoritism shown towards Brady who is already believed to be treated differently on the field by the officials.
Brady has a tendency to whine to officials if a defensive player even breathes on him and he routinely screams at his players. Perhaps his numbers are great but how he got them will always be questioned.