Does Ray McDonald actually signal stability for the NFL?
CSN's Sports Business Insider Rick Horrow believes the handling on McDonald is just another example of how the NFL is decisively trying to protect its brand.
When McDonald was arrested again, the Bears immediately released him, not even waiting to find out whether the charges would stick or not.
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Couple that with Roger Goodell's actions regarding Tom Brady, Ray Rice and other such matters and Horrow believes it's all proof the policies and the process seems to be important to the league.