>> the players succeeded in dividing. the rams for all of -- for everything they've done they have done quite a bit to reach out to ferguson. they've been big supporters of backstopers throughout the years. but this issue they have clearly -- if they're not going to punish the players, the nfl punishes players for throwing footballs into the stands, they punish players for wearing the wrong chinstrap, they fine players for celebrating too incorrectly during a game. you're not going to fine these players or have anything for them taking a stand in a very volatile toxic situation. st. louis rams fans and st. louisians are fed up. >> the nfl says we respect and understand the concerns of all individuals who have expressed views on this tragic situation. that's from the vice president of communications of the nfl. you know, in the same way that the grand jury has now been heard, it's decision has now been rendered, what is inappropriate about people who disagree with the decision