Roger Goodell
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: Robert Griffin III from Baylor greets NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after Griffin was selected #2 overall by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 26, 2012 in New York City.
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We're either going to have to improve the quality of what we're doing in the Pro Bowl or consider other changes, or even (consider) eliminating the game, if that's the kind of quality game we're going to provide
We’ve had numerous discussions over several months about what we can do to make the game more competitive
We continue to address the issues. We don’t always agree, but we seek resolutions. Sometimes we will reach a consensus and sometimes we won’t.More quotes »
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Scott tackles Goodell's views on Pro Bowl
PARK, N.J. -- Bart Scott took a shot yesterday at NFL commissioner Roger Goodell , suggesting the league's top executive was out of line for recently suggesting the Pro Bowl might have to be canceled because of the poor quality of play."It's not up to [Goodell] Read more »
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Redskins', Cowboys' salary-cap grievances dismissed
dismiss," the statement said. "We will continue to focus on our football teams and the 2012 season."Meanwhile, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters Tuesday afternoon that the league will eventually disclose more of its findings in an investigation Read more »
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Jonathan Vilma sues NFL's Roger Goodell for defamation
Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Thursday boils the conflict down to two men:"Jonathan Vilma, plaintiff, v. Roger Goodell , defendant."Vilma, who has been suspended for the season after the league found that he had posted money for teammates Read more »
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Vilma appeals suspension
Vilma appealed his full-season suspension and is looking for someone other than commissioner Roger Goodell to hear that appeal.The Saints linebacker who was found to be a ringleader in the team's bounty violations according to an NFL investigation, filed papers Read more »
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NFLPA files grievance in Saints bounty case
NFL Players Association on Friday filed a grievance against the NFL that challenges commissioner Roger Goodell 's authority to suspend four players in connection with the Saints' prohibited bounty program that allegedly ran from 2009-11.Attorney Andrew Brandt, Read more »
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NFL has copy of ledger detailing Saints' bounty earnings
intrigue surrounding the Saints bounty scandal continues. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has punished the organization from top to bottom, suspended linebacker Jonathan Vilma has sued Goodell for defamation, and on Friday, documentary filmmaker Sean Pamphilon 6/1/12 from CBS Sports Read more »
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Browns LB Scott Fujita played key role in release of bounty scandal audio, according to filmmaker
his suspension, pending the outcome of the NFL Players Association’s grievances against the league regarding Commissioner Roger Goodell’s authority to determine punishment for the alleged conduct and rule on any appeals. Here are some points Pamphilon asserts 6/1/12 from Akron Beacon Journal Read more »
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Roger Goodell given until July 5 to respond to defamation suit
lawsuits. All four players have appealed to Goodell. The NFL Players Association argued two grievances in front of arbitrators in May challenging Goodell's authority to punish the players. You must be signed in to leave a comment. Sign in | Register 6/1/12 from National Football League | NFL.com Read more »
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Nice Try, Mayor, But Chicago Super Bowl Is Unlikely
told NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday that you'd like Chicago to host a Super Bowl. As the mayor of our fine city, you want to show it off. That makes sense. We have a lovely city, and with the Super Bowl, the world's eyes would be on us for a week. 6/1/12 from NBC Chicago Read more »
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Commissioner Roger Goodell says Super Bowl for Chicago is a possibility
Roger Goodell is confident that bounty hunting will no longer be an issue in the NFL because of the severe penalties handed out after the New Orleans Saints scandal. Goodell said the actions taken by the league "speak very loudly." "I heard that from our clubs, from Canada.com Read more »