The New York Times report on Jon Gruden's emails has prompted reaction from across the NFL.

Aaron Rodgers declared "those opinions don't have a place in the game." Keyshawn Johnson called Gruden a "fraud" and "a used-car salesman." Randy Moss was brought to tears by the reported emails that showed repeated use of racist, anti-gay and misogynistic language.

Most of the response has come from players or ex-players.

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley weighed in on his now ex-AFC West rival. He spoke candidly and at length on his thoughts.

"I think that respect and trust in this world are really, really difficult to achieve, and I think about all the people that were affected by those emails," Staley said. "Whether you're a person of color, whether, you know, a gender, your sexual orientation. The people that were affected by those emails, that's who I'm thinking about.

"Because it's a sacred mantle for someone to call you a coach or call you a leader."

Staley's response was the exception in a league where coaches tend to be reticent concerning non-football topics, especially one concerning a now ex-colleague. He's certainly standing out in more ways than one during his debut season as an NFL head coach.