An interview allows the league to say, "We have investigated and have found no evidence on which to proceed.". It exonerates the players, which is a good thing if the article was indeed false. Doing nothing leaves a cloud over the players, and the three Packers especially since both Peppers and Neal have previous suspension, and rumors swirled around Matthews coming out of college.

The league had little choice but to investigate, and investigate with some appearance of thoroughness. If the players are innocent, they should welcome it. I suspect at least one player is not so innocent, and the others are caught in the backwash.