Texans owner Bob McNair may have missed the mark again with his comments on Carolina owner Jerry Richardson.
Richardson is under NFL investigation and has put the franchise up for sale after accusations of workplace violations, which include allegations of sexual and racial overtones. Sports Illustrated reported in December that at least four former Panthers employees received "significant" monetary settlements due to inappropriate workplace comments and conduct by Richardson, including sexually suggestive language and behavior, and on at least one occasion directing a racial slur at an African-American Panthers scout.
"Some of the comments could have been made jokingly," McNair said of Richardson.