article_snippet.sent: (CNN)The NFL draft begins on April 30, and while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick, the clock is still ticking for another team -- the New England Patriots -- as another team -- the New England Patriots -- await the results of the "Deflategate" investigation, which has already lasted more than three months.
article_snippet.sent: On January 18, the Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 45-7 to advance to the Super Bowl.
article_snippet.sent: In terms of punishment, Patriots could be fined and/or docked a draft pick.
article_snippet.sent: After Spygate in 2007 -- where Patriots illegally videotaped the New York Jets defensive coaches' signals -- the league took away a Patriots first-round draft pick, fined our entire team $250,000 and fined Belichick $500,000.
article_snippet.sent: However, it's not expected that the punishment would be that serious for Deflategate.
article_snippet.sent: In March, two other teams were punished by the NFL for different rules violations.
article_snippet.sent: The Atlanta Falcons were fined $350,000 and lose The Atlanta Falcons fifth-round draft pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
article_snippet.sent: As to what happens to the Patriots, and when, it's still anyone's guess.