The NFL lacks the power to compel witnesses not connected to the league to cooperate with Personal Conduct Policy investigations. Sometimes Foster Moreau Jersey , a witness not connected to the league wants to cooperate.That’s exactly what’s happening in the Antonio Brown case. His accuser, Britney Taylor, has indicated through her lawyers a willingness to talk.It could, in theory, happen quickly. The lawsuit is posted online. The lawyers’ names and phone numbers are in the document. The NFL could contact the lawyers right now and arrange a meeting with Britney Taylor.Then, after talking to Taylor, the NFL could commence the process of exploring other evidence that would potentially corroborate or refute her claims, before eventually talking to Brown.If, along the way Anthony Nelson Jersey , the Commissioner concludes that Brown “may have violated this Policy by committing” sexual assault or rape, the Commissioner may place Brown on paid leave. The Commissioner’s powers in this regard are very broad; he needs to conclude only that Brown “may” have committed a violation. The content of the lawsuit could be enough to allow Commissioner to include that a violation “may” have happened.As a practical matter, the decision will be driven at least in part by P.R. concerns. (Indeed, the entire Personal Conduct Policy is a P.R. tool.) The NFL may be frustrated at a certain level by the manner in which has coopted the early days of the NFL’s 100th season. The fact that someone from the league office already has leaked to the the fact that the NFL will give “serious consideration” to using this power means that it’s in play, and that the league wants people to realize that it’s in play.Regardless of how it plays out, time is of the essence. And the first step will be interviewing Britney Taylor. That could happen as soon as tomorrow — if the NFL wants it to. Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills says he’s encouraged by Nike’s new endorsement deal with his friend and fellow activist Colin Kaepernick, and wishes the NFL would show similar support for their cause.Kaepernick, a leader of the movement against social injustice that has prompted player protests during the national anthem, is among the faces of Nike’s 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign.The sports apparel giant has unveiled its first TV ad in the campaign Jeffery Simmons Jersey , narrated by Kaepernick and scheduled to air during major sporting events.More Miami Dolphins newsRally led by FitzMagic comes up short for DolphinsDolphins can’t hang with explosive Cowboys in QB Josh Rosen’s 1st start with MiamiDolphins QB Josh Rosen will reportedly start in place of Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. CowboysDolphins’ excruciating start to season continuesDolphins can’t contain Patriots as Antonio Brown scores in debut“I’m really encouraged by it,” Stills said Thursday. “Those are things that really brighten people’s day in a time that there are not many things to be happy about.”Stills began kneeling during the anthem in 2016 and has been vocal discussing racial inequality and other issues. The player protests have become a divisive topic of debate, and the NFL and players union still haven’t said whether players will be punished this season if they choose to kneel or demonstrate during the anthem.“The NFL could’ve done a better job of controlling the narrative from the beginning,” Stills said. “I think if the NFL did something like Nike did �? some sort of campaign, explain this whole situation, have our backs, supporting us and our First Amendment right �? then this thing would’ve gone in a whole different direction.”Stills, who talks often with Kaepernick, said he senses increasing support for the protesters as their cause is better understood.Receiver Albert Wilson and defensive end Robert Quinn joined Stills in protesting before Dolphins games during the exhibition season Nate Davis Jersey , and are expected to continue their protests at the team’s season opener Sunday against Tennessee.Wilson, who has a contract with Nike, also applauded the company’s deal with Kaepernick.“I think it’s awesome they’re stepping up and spreading awareness,” Wilson said. “For somebody to be so big, you can’t ask nothing for it. You can’t do nothing but respect them.”