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New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady talks to the media during a press conference to address the under inflation of footballs used in the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium on January 22, 2015 in Foxboro, MassachusettsLos Angeles (AFP) - A damning report on Tom Brady's likely role in deflating footballs rubbed some shine off the NFL Golden Boy's reputation, but in truth the league has long embraced the old sports adage "If you ain't cheatin', you ain't tryin'."
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From the shocking findings of the New Orleans Saints "Bountygate" scandal to such simple tricks as using products to make hands more sticky and jerseys more slippery, the history of the National Football League is rife with examples of players and coaches pushing the envelope in search of a competitive edge.