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Montana says he would have deflated footballs

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana recently spoke with Trib Total Media about Tom Brady and Deflategate, giving some interesting answers about the scandal that is now, somehow, improbably, in its fifth month.

1. Montana says he would have doctored balls if he thought had ever crossed his mind.

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“I wish I’d known (it could make a difference) because I couldn’t throw a wet ball to save my life. Heck, I would’ve thought about (deflating the ball), sure.” It is unknown whether Montana added a “gee mister!