I don't know what the commissioner is thinking. They should set a firm rule that anyone with a Felony Conviction can't ever play in the NFL again. That rule would bring a little respect back to the game. All the talk about them being role models is complete crap.
Almost all big companies do a background check on you. If you have a felony they don't hire you.
I agree, maybe a felony conviction should keep you out of the NFL, but right now, it ain't so.
If they don't have it, pre-employment drug screens would be nice too.