He shouldn’t expect to get less criticism no matter how much “time” he did. He will always be looked at suspiciously. That’s reality. Just as with child molesters always being hounded. You can’t avoid catching some mudslinging for what you did.
This is a mite different, albeit the illustration fits generally. They deserve a 2nd chance NEXT year, when there’s a new slate and it’s unblemished.
Again, demonstrate the “blemish” from this season. When any of you Pat’s haters come out with the evidence of an actual blemish (the NFL couldn’t fine anything other than a confiscated video taken before any use could be made from it) then perhaps we have something to discuss. Until then all you’re blowing is smoke. The Pat’s beat their 16 regular season opponents and their two post-season opponents without the use of the “cheating” videos. So, all wins were earned. They also earned the loss against the Giants in the SB. Your complaints or attacks against them are meaningless.