Quotes by Roger Goodell

About Roger Goodell:

Roger Stokoe Goodell is the Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), having been chosen to succeed the retiring Paul Tagliabue on August 8, 2006. He was chosen over four finalists for the position, winning a close vote on the fifth ballot before being unanimously approved by acclamation of the owners. He officially began his tenure on September 1, 2006, just prior to the beginning of the 2006 NFL season. Commentators have described him as "the most powerful man in sports".

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I have to make a lot of decisions that aren't in the best interests of individuals, whether they be owners, club executives, players.

Roger Goodell

My job is to protect the integrity of the NFL and to make sure the game is as safe as possible.

Roger Goodell

The highest standards of conduct must be met by everyone in the NFL because it is a privilege to represent the NFL, not a right.

Roger Goodell

You know that I'm always a proponent of doing things differently.

Roger Goodell

You do not have to be convicted or even charged of a crime to be able to demonstrate that you've violated a personal conduct policy, and reflect poorly not only on themselves, but all of their teammates, every NFL player in the league, and everyone a...

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Every game in the NFL is important.

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It's always unfortunate when something gets misreported and the facts are not clear.

Roger Goodell

I take my responsibilities very seriously.

Roger Goodell

I don't get myself caught up in the rhetoric of any personal comments that are made.

Roger Goodell

When you're thrust into litigation, you obviously have to make sure you're prepared to deal with that.

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The NCAA has to establish their own rules and enforce their own rules.

Roger Goodell

I don't want players coming in from the college level that are either trying to avoid a suspension, declare themselves ineligible on their own, hire an agent and decide, 'I'm going to enter into the NFL.'

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There are lots of businesses that are well in excess of $9 billion that have gone into bankruptcy, that have been mismanaged. And that has not served anyone very well.

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I am awake a lot of nights.

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What is true of the NFL is that it has been well-managed over the years. And that has been beneficial to the fans, it's been beneficial to the game itself, it's been beneficial to the players, coaches and everyone involved.

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I'm very fortunate, and I know that.

Roger Goodell

I hold head coaches accountable.

Roger Goodell

My goal was to prove to my family I wasn't a dummy.

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I think when someone is injured in your family, you want to speak to the individual and you want to hear their voice and you want to make sure they are OK.

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The owners don't win by having a lockout. Shutting down your business is not good for anybody and it's certainly not good for the players, it's certainly not good for the fans. And that's most important to us.

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Author Bio

NameRoger Goodell
DescriptionCommissioner of the National Football League
BornFebruary 19, 1959
CountryUnited States Of America