No that's not at all what I'm saying. I'm saying the team owners and rover goodel knew he had been abusing his wife for years and continued to pay him and sweep the incident under the rug. It's not one person. Ownership knew coach knew and they all defended him as if he was recovering from alcoholism not domestic abuse. He told Mara how serious the situation was and they treated him like he was just "going through a tough time." Also why are you quoting him? Is it To highlight his version that he didn't physically touch her? If you believe that I've got a bridge to sell you, she was all marked up from bruising. You're right he has no effect on my life just the same as if the giants win or lose so I'm done. Your comment this is a violent savage sport is ridiculous. That statement alone just adds to the problem, that this type of behavior is acceptable bc football is physical and aggressive. Since these men play a brutal game it's to be expected some will bring it home to their wives girlfriends etc. I don't know how you could stand by someone, a so called friend, once you read his journals and emails where he details his savagery. If he was your friend you'd still want him around? Around your wife girlfriend sister children? I wouldn't want him anywhere near my family.