Bill Belichick

Head Coach, New England Patriots
Fined $500,000 and docked a draft pick after a Patriots assistant was found videotaping New York Jets signals during the 2007 season opener, in violation of a league order. As the Spygate investigation progressed, the team turned over what it says was its full library of relevant videotapes. Belichick has said that he has never seen another team's practice tape prior to a game, and has never ordered the taping of another team's walkthrough. Your Turn: How credible is Bill Belichick on Spygate?

Matt Walsh

Former Patriots assistant
Before the Super Bowl, Walsh, a golf pro in Hawaii, was introduced by The New York Times and ESPN as someone who might have more information on Spygate. A Boston Herald story, quoting an unnamed source, mentions claims that a Patriots assistant secretly videotaped the St. Louis Rams' walkthrough before Super Bowl XXXVI. After nearly three months of public silence, Walsh agreed to meet NFL Commmissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his Spygate materials. He has turned over eight videotapes of opposing teams' signals. Your Turn: How credible is Matt Walsh on Spygate?

Roger Goodell

NFL Commissioner
Determined that the Patriots violated league rules for their taping during the Jets' game, required by emergency order that the Patriots turn over all Spygate material, then destoryed the Spygate tapes. Levied harsh penalties against the Patriots, fining Belichick $500,000, taking away a first-round draft pick, and ordering the team to pay an additional $250,000. Has said he believes the Patriots gained no competitive advantage from the tapes, but warns that he is ready to give additional penalties if it is found that the team did not fully cooperate in his investigation. Your Turn: How credible is Roger Goodell on Spygate?

Arlen Specter

Senior U.S. senator from Pennsylvania
Wrote to Goodell in November with concerns about the league's handling of Spygate, specifically its destruction of evidence. After a month of no response, he pursued the matter further. Later says Goodell's explanation for destroying evidence "makes no sense at all," and continues to press the issue after meeting with Goodell. His issues include the fact that the tapes were destroyed in Foxboro, rather than at NFL headquarters, and that the Patriots' videotaping dated back to Belichick's first days coaching the team, which the NFL had not revealed. He is an Eagles fan and also represents Pittsburgh, home city of the Steelers, who lost a 2002 AFC Championship Game that was included in Matt Walsh's video collection. Your Turn: How credible is Arlen Specter on Spygate?