This is my Friday column.
Whatever they need, however they can justify it.
On Aug. 31, 2014, 49ers defensive lineman Ray McDonald was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. He was throwing a birthday party at his house and allegedly got in a fight with his pregnant fiancé. Police arrived at 2:48 a.m., found bruises on the woman’s arms and neck and arrested McDonald.
He was never charged for the incident.
At the time, the Niners were under tremendous pressure from media and fans either to release McDonald immediately or put him on paid leave.