Goodell says his job is not on the line

[MrBill]

There has been a lot of media backlash directed at the NFL's front office and commissioner this week in light of the Ray Rice video being leaked to TMZ. Goodell is justifiably getting a lot of heat for saying the NFL didn't see the video even though the hotel security team said they offered it to the NFL and they didn't want to see it.

To throw more fuel on the fire, the National Organization for Women (NOW) issued a press release calling for Goodell to step down late this morning. Really bad timing for the league's plans to start selling pink jerseys to women in a few weeks. There's probably a few cargo ships full of pink NFL merchandise on the way from China to the US as this is going down.

Job on line? Roger Goodell says 'no'

Roger Goodell told CBS News that he doesn't believe his job as NFL commissioner is in jeopardy as a result of his handling of the Ray Rice situation but admitted the league has a domestic violence problem.

Asked if he felt his job was on the line, Goodell answered: "No."

"I'm used to criticism. I'm used to that. Every day, I have to earn my stripes," he said in a portion of Tuesday's interview that aired on "CBS This Morning" on Wednesday. "Every day, I have to, to do a better job. And that's my responsibility to the game, to the NFL and to what I see as society.

"People expect a lot from the NFL. We accept that. We embrace that. That's our opportunity to make a difference, not just in the NFL but in society in general. We have that ability. We have that influence. And we have to do that. And every day, that's what we're going to strive to do."

Former linebacker Jonathan Vilma, who was punished by Goodell in 2012 for his alleged role in the Saints' bounty scandal only to have the discipline vacated by former commissioner Paul Tagliabue on appeal, took to Twitter to criticize Goodell's handling of the Rice case in a series of tweets.

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

My god I swear if after all the feminizing and babying hes done to the league....if a womans organization is what forces him out it will be extraordinarily hysterical.

As a man tho....ugh the last thing the battle of the sexes needs is women deciding who leads the NFL. Whoever is next will probably overcompensate and make players were maxi pads for NoLeakageNovember.

 

[jeffx]

Besides N.O.W., I just heard Congress is sticking their noses in this. Un-fucking-believable. Don't those assclowns have bigger things to worry about?

As for that Roger Goodell interview, shit, Nixon was more credible.

 

[Tailback U]

Being reported that the nfl saw the video in April...this story just won't end.

 

[MrBill]

Being reported that the nfl saw the video in April...this story just won't end.

Like I was saying in the other thread...what did Goodell know and when did he know it?

 

[Tailback U]

Like I was saying in the other thread...what did Goodell know and when did he know it?

They knew everything from the get go. Rice told them what happened and they saw the video. They just didn't expect a huge backlash for the 2 game suspension and when the video leaked it just made everything that much worse for them so they scrambled to save face.

Goodell fucked up in several ways. The short suspension, lying about not seeing the video, suspending rice indefinitely after the video leaked. Ultimately, his fuck ups have hurt ray rice, rice's wife, and the nfl moreso than even rice's actions.

 

[EmpireWF]

They say Rice didn't tell them he punched his fiance. That was the basis for yesterdays punishment I think.

 

[Tailback U]

They say Rice didn't tell them he punched his fiance. That was the basis for yesterdays punishment I think.

From what I read, rice told them they got into an argument and hit each other and both were heavily intoxicated. I think that's what the ravens owner said in his letter and it's basically true, they both were charged with simple assault but the video makes rice's actions obviously much worse in the publics eyes. Hearing about it is not as bothersome as seeing it.

 

[the Brain]

Let me tell you what's going to happen.........

1. Goodell will resign.

2. Harbaugh/Newsome will resign or be suspended.

3. A new conduct committee will be created, getting rid of the judge/jury/executioner powers of the commissioner. It will be composed of a)a retired politician/judge/prosecutor as chairman. b)someone from the league office. One or both of those positions will be a woman. Expect Condeleeza Rice to be looked at as Goodell's replacement or to serve on the committee. c) a team owner. d)a team exec. e)a coach f)a retired player g)a rep from the NFLPA.

 

[1ke]

I want this story to end. Just end already.

That said. I'm pretty positive his job is safe. He has 32 bosses. And those bosses care about $$$$$. Something Goodell had gotten them plenty of.

 

[MrBill]

Looks like the NFL is going to find somebody to take the fall for Goodell. Does anybody seriously believe if that video was delivered to the league office in April that that person would have been dumb enough to just throw it in a drawer? :wat:

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

If a woman ends up as commish.......dear god.

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

Let me tell you what's going to happen.........

1. Goodell will resign.

2. Harbaugh/Newsome will resign or be suspended.

3. A new conduct committee will be created, getting rid of the judge/jury/executioner powers of the commissioner. It will be composed of a)a retired politician/judge/prosecutor as chairman. b)someone from the league office. One or both of those positions will be a woman. Expect Condeleeza Rice to be looked at as Goodell's replacement or to serve on the committee. c) a team owner. d)a team exec. e)a coach f)a retired player g)a rep from the NFLPA.

I just cant picture him resigning. The Rice stuff is picking up steam.

 

[MrBill]

I just cant picture him resigning. The Rice stuff is picking up steam.

Condoleeza Rice is one of the smartest people in the country. I would have supported her for President had she been willing to run. She would be a great commissioner for the NFL.

 

[dave]

Condoleeza Rice is one of the smartest people in the country. I would have supported her for President had she been willing to run. She would be a great commissioner for the NFL.

She is faux smart. No one can have that kind of education and be so close-minded.

 

[MrBill]

She is faux smart. No one can have that kind of education and be so close-minded.

Don't let your disagreement with her politics cloud the fact that she is highly intelligent and possesses excellent diplomacy skills.

 

[dave]

Don't let your disagreement with her politics cloud the fact that she is highly intelligent and possesses excellent diplomacy skills.

I apply that judgement to liberals too. If you are 100% con or 100% liberal, you are not intelligent. The world is not that black and white.

 

[MrBill]

Breaking news on Twitter-

 

[dave]

If it's truly independent, great.

 

[MrBill]