![]() ![]() When asked what changes should be made in the NFL's system of justice - namely, a process led by Goodell with punishments imposed by Goodell, and appeals heard by Goodell - here's what Brees said:ĭREW BREES: Anytime one person is judge, jury, executioner, it really doesn't give you a feeling that you're getting a completely fair and transparent process. PESCA: Earlier in the week, Saints quarterback Drew Brees was promoting a Visa financial literacy program in the same hall that hosted the commissioner's press conference. And I don't believe bounties are going to be part of football, going forward. : There is no question that there was a bounty program in place for three years. After appeals, Goodell's findings were upheld, but all suspensions lifted an ambiguous resolution except to Goodell, who emphasized: He was also pressed on his adjudication of the so-called New Orleans Saints bounty scandal, where the league sanctioned several Saints players and coaches for doling out cash rewards for on-field hits. PESCA: Goodell added that independent neurologists would be on the sidelines of NFL games next season. : The number one issue is, take the head out of the game. PESCA: Goodell went on to promise increased discipline for dangerous play, and he encouraged tackling techniques that rely more on the shoulders and arms. The first question Goodell fielded asked of his opinion of President Obama's comment, quote, "If I had a son, I'd have to think long and hard before I let him play football." Goodell said he welcomed the president's comments, and cited the benefits of the game. There looms the specter of a massive lawsuit filed by nearly 4,000 plaintiffs, who claim damages resulting from the blows the game inevitably delivers. But despite his overseeing what seems an impregnable match of product and customer base, Goodell cannot be cocksure. The NFL's yearly revenues are approaching $10 billion, and the take-home pay for its CEO is an annual $10 million, which will rise to $20 million in five years. MIKE PESCA, BYLINE: Roger Goodell is the captain of an industry that's enormously popular, financially robust and culturally ascendant. NPR's Mike Pesca attended that press conference, and has this report. Against this backdrop, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met the media yesterday for what's known as his annual State of the League press conference. ![]() President Obama and dozens of players are questioning whether their sons should be encouraged to play football. But the league also faces some fundamental questions about player safety. ![]() And the Super Bowl, as Howard mentioned, is going to cap another enormously successful NFL season, in terms of TV ratings and profits. ![]()
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