The NFL called in a former FBI director to investigate its handling of the Ray Rice case, and as details begin to emerge, players are taking to Twitter to voice their displeasure with commissioner Roger Goodell.
[NEWS: NFL looking into handling of Ray Rice case]
Here's a sampling of what they are saying, led by 49ers right tackle Anthony Davis:
— Anthony Davis (@AnthonyDavis76) September 10, 2014
Goodell cancels plan to present humanitarian award to owner of team employing player who beat and threw girlfriend onto a bed of guns.
— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) September 10, 2014"Ignorance is not an excuse." -Rodger Goodell, in reference to Saints 'Bounty Gate' scandal.
— John Skelton (@johnskelton19) September 11, 2014NFL players get fined for avoiding the media and Q&A sessions. Goodell hand picks an interviewer and network. #hypocrite
— John Skelton (@johnskelton19) September 10, 2014@nflcommish ain't no fun when the rabbit got the gun huh?
— James Harrison (@jharrison9292) September 10, 2014Ok @nflcommish 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) September 11, 2014@nfl if Roger Goodell won't resign put him on leave of absence pending outside investigation. NFL fans, players, and sponsors deserve that.
— London Fletcher (@LFletcher59) September 10, 2014Being 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) September 10, 2014JUST RELEASED: the top rated reality TV shows goes to..... The NFL. Smh
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) September 10, 2014Goodell's Lawyer- "they sent the tape"
Goodell- "surely you can't be serious"
Goodell's Lawyer- "I am serious and don't call me Shirley"
— Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) September 10, 2014I guess everyone is just catching up. Credibility went out the window a long time ago.
— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) September 10, 2014As a husband, father and player I'm embarrassed to be associated with the NFL right now!
— Eric Weddle (@weddlesbeard) September 11, 2014
