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What is Spy Gate?
The 2007 New England Patriots season kicked off
against the Jets. During the game, NFL security
confiscated a video camera and its tape from a
New England Patriots video assistant, Matt Estrella,
who was allegedly filming the Jets coaching staff's
play signals on the team's sideline during their
season opener against the New York Jets.
On September 13, Belichick was officially fined
$500,000 USD, the maximum amount allowed
under the NFL Constitution and By-Laws for the
offense of illegal videtaping. The Patriots were also
fined $250,000. Additionally, the Patriots will forfeit
their first round draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft if
they make the playoffs. If the Patriots do not make
the playoffs, they will forfeit their second and third
round selections in the 2008 draft
The 2007 New England Patriots season kicked off
against the Jets. During the game, NFL security
confiscated a video camera and its tape from a
New England Patriots video assistant, Matt Estrella,
who was allegedly filming the Jets coaching staff's
play signals on the team's sideline during their
season opener against the New York Jets.
On September 13, Belichick was officially fined
$500,000 USD, the maximum amount allowed
under the NFL Constitution and By-Laws for the
offense of illegal videtaping. The Patriots were also
fined $250,000. Additionally, the Patriots will forfeit
their first round draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft if
they make the playoffs. If the Patriots do not make
the playoffs, they will forfeit their second and third
round selections in the 2008 draft