At a time when the very integrity of the game is being openly questioned, the NFL seems intent to double down on enforcement of uniform infractions. First, RG3 received a talking to after covering up a Nike logo during pregame warmups (he was ultimately undeterred, as he covered it up again, this time more creatively), then [...]
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