Yep, Ray Rice did a lot of great stuff for the community, so maybe he deserves a second chance. Heck, seems like almost everyone is saying that he told the Ravens exactly what happened and the spin came from the Ravens and the NFL, not from Rice. While I never condone hitting a woman, there was alot going on between them both that for most would be unacceptable behavior. Add in alcohol and it was an explosive situation. As far as we know, this was a one time occurrence and his girlfriend/wife stayed with him. I know that all these abuse groups have ridiculed her and said she is making a mistake but no one besides the two of them what kind of relationship they have and if this was truly typical behavior from Rice.
As for our guys, I prefer to accept that they are good guys until I am proven wrong.....I give people the benefit of the doubt. And while some charity work or community service is mandated by the team, these guys that have established their own foundations are usually going above and beyond what is expected of them.