NFL ‘reality show’ sadly looks invincible to moral argument

November 12, 2021, 1:58 AM

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Jon Gruden, WFT investigation, Henry Ruggs and Deshaun Watson storylines have all been black eyes for the NFL in the first half of the season. Mike Jones and Jarrett Bell explain why, despite the plethora of ugly stories, the NFL appears to be invincible to moral issues.

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