A Repeat of the Ray Rice Case? Kareem Hunt Hardly Compares

Kareem Hunt is not Ray Rice, and Hunt’s story is not Rice’s. Yes, sure, the stories seem so similar right now. It’s an easy and obvious comparison. In 2013, Rice was accused of assaulting a woman but remained on a Super Bowl contender, the Ravens. Then TMZ released a video of his assault, the public was shocked and horrified, and within hours, Rice’s career was over.

The Hunt news Friday felt like the least imaginative horror-movie sequel ever. Hunt, like Rice, is a star running back. He was accused of assault months ago but remained on a Super Bowl contender, the Chiefs. Then TMZ released a video of his assault, the public was shocked and horrified, and within hours, Hunt was put on the…