"It wouldn't be a true Patriots season if it went the entire year without a controversy, and that is exactly what the Falcons were hoping to accomplish after they suffered a brutal loss in Foxboro this past Sunday. Maybe it was sour grapes, since they mainly lost after a missed extra point by Parker Romo, who they released on Tuesday morning. Or perhaps they legitimately believe the allegations they have made about the Patriots are true. But it didn't take long for their head coach to walk it back, despite the damage that had already been done."
"It all began when Raheem Morris spoke to reporters after the loss and insinuated that the Patriots' defense simulated QB Michael Penix Jr.'s snap count by clapping, which led to their center snapping the ball early, and Penix was hit with an intentional grounding penalty. That, of course, blew up around New England and the NFL, only for Morris to walk it back the next day, but it wasn't because he felt the Patriots were innocent, but more about saving himself (it seems) by placing the blame on players instead."
"Following the allegations that blew up in the hours after the game, Morris spoke to reporters again on Monday to somewhat clarify his statements about the Patriots' potential cheating. He claimed he "didn't wanna make it a 'snapgate' situation, but admitted he "probably already did," which is true, and stated that when he spoke about the alleged clapping, he was angry and repeating what players had told him about the bad snap. Falcons HC Raheem Morris with an update on #ClapGate:"This was our players telling us that they simulated a snap out there. They heard something... It's on us... That was just me being angry yesterday... I was just being honest about what the guys told me."(🎥 @AtlantaFalcons) https://t.co/N79NlqymBn pic.twitter.com/rLP990Es2p- Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats)"
The Falcons lost in Foxboro and accused the Patriots of simulating QB Michael Penix Jr.'s snap count by clapping, which allegedly caused an early snap and an intentional grounding penalty. Head coach Raheem Morris relayed players' claims after the game and suggested a 'snapgate' controversy. The allegation generated significant attention across New England and the NFL. Morris later walked back his statements, saying he was angry and repeating what players told him while trying not to create a 'snapgate' situation. The Falcons also suffered a missed extra point by Parker Romo, who was released on Tuesday. The episode raised questions about intent, responsibility, and postgame accountability.
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