Tom Brady weighs in on 'Deflategate:' 'I didn't alter the ball'

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick on Thursday said “they didn't deflate footballs at Sunday's AFC Championship Game”. Tom Brady said he didn’t alter the ball in any way. A ball with lower inflation is supposedly easier to grip and may give the passer a competitive advantage. He said “ its not like I squeeze the ball football I grip it”. Brady said he didn't touch the balls again until the game began. The referees inspect footballs about two hours before kickoff and deliver them to "ball attendants" who take them to the sidelines, according to NFL rules.