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Basically " We screwed up but I don't want to lose my cushy gig so shoot we'll fix that." Unfortunately it looks like this guy has dodged a bullet.
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Goodell: I got it wrong, I’m sorry and now I will get it right
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 19, 2014
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged his own missteps and admitted that he needs assistance in overseeing the league’s personal conduct policy in a Friday press conference designed to stem the wave of criticism the NFL has faced over high-profile domestic violence cases involving players.
“I got it wrong in the handling of the Ray Rice matter and I’m sorry for that. I got it wrong on a number of levels, from the process that I led to the decision that I reached. But now I will get it right and do whatever is necessary to accomplish that,” Goodell said.
Goodell said that everyone affiliated with the NFL — both at the team level and the league level — will go through training to help reduce domestic violence. And Goodell said he hopes the NFL will become a leader in fighting against domestic violence throughout American society.
“These incidents demonstrate that we can use the NFL to help make change, not only in our league but in our society with respect to domestic violence and sexual assault,” Goodell said.
Goodell also acknowledged that the league office itself dropped the ball in investigating the Rice case, and he said the NFL will cooperate fully with former FBI Director Robert Mueller’s investigation of the matter.
“We will get our house in order first,” Goodell said.
The NFL is now pledging to work with outside groups and to work with the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The league has pledged to provide the resources the Hotline needs — resources that have been strained in recent days as domestic violence has become a topic of conversation around the league.
The arbitrary nature of the NFL’s personal conduct policy has also been criticized in recent weeks, and Goodell vowed to get that right.
“We will make it happen,” Goodell said. “We will implement new conduct policies. They will have a set of clear and transparent rules for league and club personnel, owners and players. My goal is to complete this by the Super Bowl.”
Goodell spoke forcefully and expressed confidence that the league can move forward.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...everything-on-the-table-in-terms-of-his-role/
Goodell: “Everything on the table” in terms of his role
Posted by Darin Gantt on September 19, 2014
AP
Among the most glaring errors of the NFL over the last two weeks has been the problem of unilateral power.
But during his press conference, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell seemed willing to cede some ground.
“Everything is on the table,” Goodell replied when asked if he was willing to yield some of the decision-making power.
Announcing that he planned to remake the personal conduct policy in conjunction with the union (with a stated goal of having it done by the Super Bowl) is a solid first step.
But the idea that he has to include more voices in the process seems apparent.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/19/roger-goodell-insists-he-never-considered-quitting/
Roger Goodell insists he never considered quitting
Posted by Darin Gantt on September 19, 2014
There may be a lack of certainty coming from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell right now, but he’s absolutely clear on one thing.
He won’t be giving up his job.
Asked directly if he considered giving up his job, Goodell said no.
“I have not,” he replied. “I am focused on doing my job. We have work to do. That’s my focus.”
He again defended his willingness to admit wrongdoing, and promised bold action.
But the fact he has such support from owners made it a bit of a moot point, as there was very little indication anything would come from the numerous calls for him to step aside.
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...t-wrong-im-sorry-and-now-i-will-get-it-right/
Goodell: I got it wrong, I’m sorry and now I will get it right
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 19, 2014
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged his own missteps and admitted that he needs assistance in overseeing the league’s personal conduct policy in a Friday press conference designed to stem the wave of criticism the NFL has faced over high-profile domestic violence cases involving players.
“I got it wrong in the handling of the Ray Rice matter and I’m sorry for that. I got it wrong on a number of levels, from the process that I led to the decision that I reached. But now I will get it right and do whatever is necessary to accomplish that,” Goodell said.
Goodell said that everyone affiliated with the NFL — both at the team level and the league level — will go through training to help reduce domestic violence. And Goodell said he hopes the NFL will become a leader in fighting against domestic violence throughout American society.
“These incidents demonstrate that we can use the NFL to help make change, not only in our league but in our society with respect to domestic violence and sexual assault,” Goodell said.
Goodell also acknowledged that the league office itself dropped the ball in investigating the Rice case, and he said the NFL will cooperate fully with former FBI Director Robert Mueller’s investigation of the matter.
“We will get our house in order first,” Goodell said.
The NFL is now pledging to work with outside groups and to work with the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The league has pledged to provide the resources the Hotline needs — resources that have been strained in recent days as domestic violence has become a topic of conversation around the league.
The arbitrary nature of the NFL’s personal conduct policy has also been criticized in recent weeks, and Goodell vowed to get that right.
“We will make it happen,” Goodell said. “We will implement new conduct policies. They will have a set of clear and transparent rules for league and club personnel, owners and players. My goal is to complete this by the Super Bowl.”
Goodell spoke forcefully and expressed confidence that the league can move forward.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...everything-on-the-table-in-terms-of-his-role/
Goodell: “Everything on the table” in terms of his role
Posted by Darin Gantt on September 19, 2014
Among the most glaring errors of the NFL over the last two weeks has been the problem of unilateral power.
But during his press conference, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell seemed willing to cede some ground.
“Everything is on the table,” Goodell replied when asked if he was willing to yield some of the decision-making power.
Announcing that he planned to remake the personal conduct policy in conjunction with the union (with a stated goal of having it done by the Super Bowl) is a solid first step.
But the idea that he has to include more voices in the process seems apparent.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/19/roger-goodell-insists-he-never-considered-quitting/
Roger Goodell insists he never considered quitting
Posted by Darin Gantt on September 19, 2014
There may be a lack of certainty coming from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell right now, but he’s absolutely clear on one thing.
He won’t be giving up his job.
Asked directly if he considered giving up his job, Goodell said no.
“I have not,” he replied. “I am focused on doing my job. We have work to do. That’s my focus.”
He again defended his willingness to admit wrongdoing, and promised bold action.
But the fact he has such support from owners made it a bit of a moot point, as there was very little indication anything would come from the numerous calls for him to step aside.
