Danno

Or perhaps people should just realize the majority of NFL players are just dumb as a stick, and quit trying to prop them up socially as some kind of role model just because they can play football.

burningmetal

These players prop themselves up. They get a decent contract and suddenly they are champion social justice warriors. When that happens, sensible people will, and should, hold these guys accountable when they say things. They deserve the criticism that's coming.

I agree that people shouldn't expect them to be role models just because they are athletes, but I get tired of hearing them talking out of both sides of their mouths. They try to act smart, and when they inevitably get slammed for exposing themselves as fools, they turn around and say "I'm not here to be a role model, I'm just an athlete".

Reap what you sew, fellas.

If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.