The NFL, where liking an Instagram photo lands you in hot water

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Perhaps lost for many in this weekend's NFL detritus was the Case of Jadeveon Clowney's Instagram Thirst

Cue the outrage. Misplaced and overblown outrage, but outrage nonetheless — so misplaced and overblown, in fact, that it bears quickly addressing here and now

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If you're just getting up to speed, here's the deal: Clowney is a preternaturally talented pass rusher, an athletic freak of nature and was the top pick in this year's NFL Draft. He's battled injuries this year though, and some say he's not showing the requisite resolve to overcome those injuries and help the Houston Texans on the field. An unidentified illness kept him out of the Texans' 31-21 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. Read more...

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