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There comes a point where grieving, lamenting and wondering why these tragedies have happened just isn't enough. At some point, accountability and responsibility come into question.
That's where the NFL sits today, as it has lost its second player in a week for what amounts to disturbingly poor judgment. For a league that has talked about player safety, player conduct and the value of "protecting the shield," it's time to rethink how it's addressing some of the less discussed issues affecting its brand.
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Six days after watching a rout from his couch, quarterback Jay Cutler looked and sounded like a new — if not, at least, a renewed — man Sunday at Soldier Field. Cutler played “fiery,” receiver Brandon... more »
So mark it down, then. The Dolphins’ 24-21 home victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday was a redeeming, faith-affirming watershed for Ryan Tannehill and this franchise’s belief in him as the long-term answer at the most... more »
Play after play, game after game, the Bucs secondary continues to burn. By now, you wonder why other teams even try to run. Against the Bucs defensive backs, every pass seems like it will be a completion, and every quarterback... more »
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