I've watched the game closely for years. What the Patriots have done the last decade and beyond is amazing. They however will always be hated and not respected with there countless scandals.
They have one going on right now that may have more evidence than any other in the past and the league us brushing it under the table because it's playoff time and Patriots as always are in the Playoffs. The league hit them for millions in fines and draft picks last time. I can't image what they will do with this most recent case....
As good as they are they will always have the * next to there name as does Berry Bonds and Pete Rose.
I doubt it. Every team does what they do, and no one hardly mentions it. The deflate thing was downright silly, based on zero evidence other than something an opposing player said. They will not have an asterisk. Not a chance.