Actually I think Tagliabue had let it get out of control and Goodell was supposed to be the harsh enforcer, his reaction to Bountygate was over the top.

Anyway it takes a real man to knock a woman completely unconscious.

Right...

I'm sure there's a history there and serious anger issues with Rice.

He's one of the physically strongest men at the running back I've seen. For any of these guys to act like that borders on attempted homicide.