Baltimore Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro retweeted a tweet from Arian Foster on Tuesday morning that seems to indicate he supports Ray Rice. Although, Foster would like us to be careful how we interpret what he posts on social media.
Foster sent a series of tweets explaining how he grew up in a household that struggled with domestic violence. Here is the one that Taliaferro, who is a backup running back with the Ravens, retweeted.
Life happens to everybody. People are so quick to judge when the people you chastise arent tangible to you. I wish them nothing but the best
— Arian Foster (@ArianFoster) September 9, 2014
A report on Monday indicated that Rice lied to his teammates about what happened with Palmer in the elevator and that he had lost their support because of it. There’s a difference between defending someone and supporting them, but Taliaferro’s retweet at the very least indicates that not all of the Ravens are angry with Rice.
As for Foster, he sent out a few more tweets about forgiveness before lashing out at a media outlet that accused him of “defending” Rice.
I grew up in a domestically violent household. I know first hand what this is all about. Saw it my entire childhood. I wish that family love
— Arian Foster (@ArianFoster) September 9, 2014
People struggle with this problem all over the world. I have a heavy heart for everyone involved. This WAS my childhood.
— Arian Foster (@ArianFoster) September 9, 2014
One of the hardest things in my life was forgiving the one who caused so much turmoil in my life. But that forgiveness freed me.
— Arian Foster (@ArianFoster) September 9, 2014
Y'all are trash man. Anything for a head line huh? RT @HOT957: Is Arian Foster Defending Ray Rice? http://t.co/TTp9nagvKj
— Arian Foster (@ArianFoster) September 9, 2014
That's why I try to stay away from media. They'll spread lies just so they can get traffic on their website.
— Arian Foster (@ArianFoster) September 9, 2014
But sadly the majority actually believe what they read from them, so they have a stronghold on the public opinion of people.
— Arian Foster (@ArianFoster) September 9, 2014
— Arian Foster (@ArianFoster) September 9, 2014
It is Palmer’s choice to stay with Rice, just as it has been her choice to defend him throughout the entire ordeal. She even said on Tuesday that the media has caused her and Rice pain and suffering. Again, there’s a difference between defending and supporting. People like Foster and Taliaferro can wish Rice and Palmer the best without condoning what Rice did to her.
