I find it strange that there's been virtually no backlash from the NLFPA appealing Ray Rice's suspension. Goodell is getting most of the focus, even after suspending Rice indefinitely, and I haven't really heard any outrage over the NFLPA essentially trying to reverse his decision. Also, I do think the NFL should start taking ownership of off-field issues instead of relying on the teams to do so. It's directly against the teams self interest to suspend star players, while for the NFL, success can shift from one team to another. If Peterson is suspended 5 or 6 games, it means more success for the Packers, Lions, Bears, etc. Puts teams in a rough spot. I think these cases are obviously harmful to the NFL and they know its harmful for their image. People want contend that they're greedy and they don't care - well maybe so, but I don't think it's in their financial interest to have these controversies occur.