Kind of how we can support our troops without supporting the military industrial complex.

Don't be obtuse. Yes, fandom supports the NFL financially, but that's not because fans like the NFL, it's because the NFL controls professional football. If the NFL as an entity disappeared tomorrow, no one would mourn.

Honestly, even if she DID say it (which is not inconceivable given the abusive nature of their relationship), what the hell were the Ravens doing tweeting that? Is no one in their PR department taking a moment to see how that would read as an attempt to absolve a violent abuser?

Battered person syndrome?

I don't follow the NFL and I get your point. It's an idea that crept into my mind. In life it's not your work's job to manage your personal life. These players sign a personal conduct policy, however, that allows the league to step in when it will affect the league's public image. Not coming down hard on domestic…

That's a good idea. I'm sure I'd find every possible way to make a terrible mess during the trial and error phase but it could be worth it in the long run.

The desire not to be further injured or even killed by her husband?

A lot of fair points here and I find myself conflicted and, probably, a hypocrite (we'll see how I do tonight). My only issue with what you're saying is I don't hear a specific cry for what needs to change.

Amen. Just like no one in their right mind likes FIFA, but still goes Zoe shit for the World Cup.

"Zero is a percent!" - Lindsay Nagle

Fear, probably?

fear? difficulty changing her situation? threats to her life maybe from fans? manipulation from rice?

Huzzah! Nude bras for everyone! (Sorry big busted ladies, you're going to have to wait a little longer. :( )

As horrible as that looks now, aren't they just reporting what she said? It might've been a live tweet stream of their press conference, wherein she did say that.

To be fair, if my then fiancé punched the shit out of me and then dragged me around by my wrist like a Neanderthal dragged a kill back to his cave, I would deeply regret my role in the event. As in I would regret the series of decisions I made that got me involved with this person and I would probably regret that…

Fans don't support the NFL. Nobody fucking likes the NFL, as an organization. Nobody likes Roger Goodell. What people like is football.

You'll really love this Tweet (since deleted):

Not only is it real, it is from last May and is STILL on their twitter account! In the past 4 months no one has had the good sense to delete it.

After seeing the inside the elevator video, can somebody please explain why Janay was charged with assault?

I already have people (friends of friends) on Facebook talking about "well I don't see why I should care if she went running back to him." can't. even.