article_snippet.sent: We really have no other recourse than to wait until an investigation into the Patriots comes out.
article_snippet.sent: The day after the AFC Championship game, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady called the accusation of using deflated footballs "ridiculous.
article_snippet.sent: At no time was there any intent whatsoever to try to compromise the integrity of the game or to gain an advantage," Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said at the time.
article_snippet.sent: After arriving in Arizona for Super Bowl XLIX, Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Patriots owner Robert Kraft expects the NFL to apologize if the investigation does not uncover any wrongdoing.
article_snippet.sent: Many jump to conclusions and made strong accusations against we coach, quarterback, and staff questioning the integrity of all involved,Patriots owner Robert Kraft Patriots owner Robert Kraft said then.
article_snippet.sent: If the investigation is not able to definitely determine that our organization tampered with the air pressure in the footballs, I would expect and hope the league would apologize to our entire team and in particular coach Belichick and Tom Brady for what our entire team and in particular coach Belichick and Tom Brady have had to endure this past week.
article_snippet.sent: According to the league, there was no evidence in the NFL's review that the Browns ownership or any other team executives had knowledge of the prohibited conduct.
highlights_snippet.sent: Patriots say Patriots follow the rules and expect to be vindicated and get an apology .