I think the NFL just has to be more consistent and direct with there decisions. If they don't want them to play then suspend them but don't put it on the team to decide whether to put them on the field or not. So whether it is Rice, Hardy, or AP make a decision on discipline and don't draw it out for weeks. Make a decision and then teams are not put in an awkward situation as to whether they should play there superstar RB or Linebacker (In Hardys case).