I find it appalling that Belichick was not suspended for cheating.  Sorry to just jump into this one, but I am completely shocked.  First of all, let me qualify this by stating that I am a Giant fan and had no ill will torwards the Patriots and Belichick before this incident.  Second of all, Belichick was caught, without a doubt, filming on the Jets sidelines filming their play calling.  Obviously this gives them a distinct advantage and though they may have beaten the Jets anyway, how many other close games over the years could have been decided because of this information. 

Of course we cannot go back and truly evaluate each situation as we do not have proof, but strictly off of this incident Belichick deserved more of a punishment.  Wade Wilson was suspended 5 games for using HGH and he is a coach who is using the stuff to improve his quality of life due to a difficult bout of Diabetes.  Players caught using steriods and/or HGH are given 4 game suspensions and thought of as cheaters.  Belichick only pays a fine of $500,000.  Forget for the fact that he is a multi-millionaire and one of the highest paid head coaches in the league. 

HE CHEATED !!!!!!! 

Forget the loss of a first round draft pick, or potentially a second ands third round pick instead if they do not make the playoffs. 

HE CHEATED!!!!!!! 

Belichick needs to be suspended without pay for four games to go along with that fine and loss of draft picks.  There is not a team in the NFL that would not trade the 32nd pick in the first round for a championship, not saying they would be willing to cheat.  Roger Godall wants to send a message to the players and clean up the game then he must come down hard on Belichick, but alas he simply gave him a pat on the Cooley. 

And for all you Patriot fans and Belichick apologists out ready to back up him up and say to give him another chance I have only one last statement.  Belichick was caught doing the same thing in Green Bay and was already warned to keep the very expensive and highly sophisticated camera equipment in the locker room.  Enough is enough.