NFL culture has to change; Commissioner Roger Goodell is off to a good start as he deals with wild fires that include Tank Johnson, but much more must be done

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: May 27, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

In the latest installment of Players Gone Wild, we bring you dogfighting by Michael Vick, punching your girlfriend in the eye by A.J. Nicholson and punching someone in the face by David Kircus.

And let's not forget the previous installment of Players Gone Wild, the one featuring Pacman Jones at a Vegas strip club and Chris Henry drinking with underaged women.

In comparison with some of his peers, Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson looks like an altar boy. After two months in jail, he's sounding like one, too. I'd like to think I can recognize remorse and contrition when I hear them. I ...

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