A coach says a player ‘took care of that business’ after a suspension
The language of accountability sounds more like a corporate memo than a moral stance.
The story
The Kansas City Chiefs signed kicker Justin Tucker, who was suspended for alleged sexual misconduct, and coach Andy Reid faced media questions about the decision.
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Our reading
Andy Reid’s insistence that Tucker has ‘taken care of that business’ implies a corporate-style resolution, as if the suspension were a performance review rather than a punishment for alleged misconduct.
The coach’s vague assurance that they ‘try to do our homework’ sounds like a manager explaining why a new hire didn’t pass a background check, but still got the job.
Reid’s phrasing makes it seem like Tucker’s suspension was a minor administrative hurdle, not a serious ethical issue, which is the exact kind of language that makes fans wonder if the team is more concerned with winning than with accountability.
