Roger Goodell has faced calls for his resignation as NFL commissioner. (Otto Greule Jr, Getty Images)
Broncos co-captain was among the most vocal NFL players when the second tape of Ray Rice assaulting his wife was released.
“That man should be thrown out the the nfl and thrown into jail,” . “Shame on those deciding his punishment. Smh”
Since then, , much of it surrounding commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL’s handling of the case. After Goodell , and after many disputed such a claim, calls for his resignation or removal as commissioner have multiplied by the hour.
Late Wednesday it was revealed that the former director of the FBI, Robert Mueller III, will conduct of the NFL’s handling of the incident. It will be overseen by Giants owner John Mara and Steelers owner Art Rooney, meaning the men who employ Roger Goodell and have the power to determine if he stays on as commissioner will oversee an investigation of him. Oh, and http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2014/09/10/ray-rice-fallout-pt-2-latest-news-reports-incident/29428/#marasupport him.
So what do the league’s players, both past and present, think about all this? Well …
ain’t no fun when the rabbit got the gun huh?
— James Harrison (@jharrison9292)
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Ok so let’s just say you didn’t know. So at best it’s negligence. What fine/suspension/penalty would you make up for that?
— James Harrison (@jharrison9292)
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Being a leader is not a part time job. If Goodell holds the players to a high standard, he should be held to that same high standard!
— Brian Westbrook (@36westbrook)
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$$$ will decide Goodell’s fate. When the marketing $$ stop coming in things change. When the players like the NBA take a stand things change
— Brian Westbrook (@36westbrook)
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— Anthony Davis (@AnthonyDavis76)
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Sean Payton was suspended for one year. “Ignorance not an excuse…”
Say no mo
— Doug Baldwin Jr (@DougBaldwinJr)
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I know firsthand the commissioner will go to great lengths to “gather all evidence” but he purposely did not in this instance. Appalling.
— Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51)
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If the commissioner had really asked for the video, he would’ve made it very public & very clear that the casino refused to give it to him.
— Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51)
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He should be held accountable for his lack of action just like Ray Rice has finally been held accountable for his actions.
— Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51)
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So glad this “independent” investigation is being overseen by two NFL owners. No conflict of interest there. Nope. None at all.
— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft)
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“Ignorance is not an excuse.” -Rodger Goodell, in reference to Saints ‘Bounty Gate’ scandal.
— John Skelton (@johnskelton19)
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I’ve always thought he held too much power. “: I think Goodell needs to turn over …
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe)
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And people, this isn’t a one-person problem at all. It’s a systemic issue dating back many many years.
— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55)
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what good does it do for the to hire a guy to investigate & the ? Kinda like the fines appeal process!
— Kevin Mawae (@KevinMawae)
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