this week. earlier this week, all-pro quarterback of the green bay packers, quarterback aaron rodgers, felt pressured to address an internet report about his sexuality on a local radio show. >> or if you get, you know, crazy rumors that swirl around you from time to time that -- it is silly. >> i have no idea what you could be referring to. >> yeah. >> oh, you mean the aaron rodgers is gay story. >> yeah. el well, you know what? >> so you're aware. you saw this out there. >> yeah, i'm just going to say, i'm not gay. i really, really like women. that's all i can say about that. >> 2013 was a huge year in this country for equality in america. but these two stories make one thing clear. the nfl has got a long way to go. joining me now is our rapid response panel author liz