The Tabloid Trap: How the NFL's Scandal Cycle Reflects a Larger Problem The recent scandal surrounding New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini may have seemed like another salacious tale of celebrity misbehavior.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find a disturbing trend that speaks to a deeper problem within the NFL: its treatment of women in the media.
The Vrabel Russini saga is just the latest chapter in a long history of scandals that have plagued the league's power brokers and players.