Jason La Canfora & #8207;@JasonLaCanfora 9s10 seconds ago
Goodell says league expects to have a chief medical official named very soon to oversee player safety and health issues
Andrew Brandt & #8207;@adbrandt 32s33 seconds ago
Goodell state of the league underway. Starts with health/safety, report of concussions down. Issue, to me, is concussion reporting.
Jason La Canfora & #8207;@JasonLaCanfora 1m1 minute ago
Goodell says concussions down 25 percent this season "continuing a three-year trend."
Goodell says he expects competition committee to continue making changes to extra points with it becoming such a known outcome presently
Roger Goodell tackling the big NFL issues in his opening statement: Like making "a more difficult extra point" in the future.
Goodell says expanding replay to penalties and switching up officiating crews in-season are possible. Are concerns over expanding playoffs
Goodell says the NFL might not expand the playoffs out of concern about product dilution and overlap with college football.
Ralph Vacchiano @RVacchianoNYDN 19s20 seconds ago
Goodell says of playoff expansion: "There are positives to it, but there are concerns as well -- among them diluting our regular season."
Roger Goodell says 2 questions with deflated footballs are: Why were some footballs used in the game not legal and was it deliberate?
Goodell says no determinations made on Deflategate and there will be "speculation" about what Ted Wells might find in his investigation
Ralph Vacchiano @RVacchianoNYDN 25s25 seconds ago
Goodell said the NFL is taking DeflateGate "seriously" because it "potentially impacts the integrity of the game."
Andrew Brandt @adbrandt 30s30 seconds ago
On deflated balls issue, defers to Ted Wells "thorough investigation" to be shared publicly. Focus on issue of deliberate action.
Goodell says the NFL might not expand the playoffs out of concern about product dilution and overlap with college football.
Ralph Vacchiano @RVacchianoNYDN 19s20 seconds ago
Goodell says of playoff expansion: "There are positives to it, but there are concerns as well -- among them diluting our regular season."
I CARE ABOUT SAFTEY BUT I WANT TO ADD MORE GAMES AND MAKE IT AN 18 GAME SEASON
honestly I think an extra BYE would be awesome.
NFL is "aggressively" exploring a streaming broadcast of a regular season game on the Internet
Goodell says league has "already begun" restoring public faith in the league and it's investigations with its hires and approach to issues
League is bringing additional resources to office that can bring investigative skills. Adding 'assets' to bring fair outcome.
Good to hear @jthom1 pressing on the St. Louis/LA issue. Goodell: "We want all of our franchises to stay in their current markets."
On Goodell possibly owing Robert Kraft an apology: "This is my job. This is my responsibility to protect the integrity of the game."
Goodell pretty much talked around the part of a question about Stan Kroenke seemingly having much more interest in LA than STL
Re St Louis stadium, city representatives seem 'determined.' Translation: 'Money talks.'
With Kroenke having the land and $ to build in La, Goodell asked if anyone else can win the race to LA, or is Kroenke can "go rogue"...
Goodell says vote must be taken on all relocation matters. Could be multiple votes. "Any relocation will be subject to vote."
Goodell confirms multiple teams interested in move to LA but says "the league is not there yet" in terms of which teams and when
Goodell on Marshawn's performances this week: No decision on unlicensed gear. Says he's been clear that NFL comes with obligations.
Goodell asked about resigning or being fired. "It has been a tough year on me personally. It's been a year of humility and learning..."
Can Roger Goodell envision any scenario where he's fired from his job? "No I can't. Does that surprise you?"
Goodell: "Year of humility and learning." Rare moment of vulnerability from corporate-speak.
Goodell coming off as much more contrite and real than he did in past few press conferences.
Goodell says league hopes to play a game in Mexico again soon
Asked about hiring outside investigators and conflicts of interest, Goodell says "their integrity is impeccable." dismisses notion. Hmm
Speaks of Mueller and Wells with "impeccable integrity" in response to conflict-of-interest questions.
Roger Goodell didn't show much learned humility with his arrogant quip to Rachel Nichols about her paying for independent investigations.
Re player conduct, will not going to be reliant of law enforcement, "could take months.." NFL stonewalled Union on that issue.
The dreaded Playstation question for Goodell.
Goodell says he's available to the media "almost every day of my job". ... Hey Roger, I will be calling almost every day next week then!
Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 12s12 seconds ago
Goodell asked if "ignorance is no excuse" applies to Deflategate -. Says these are "individual cases" distances this some from Bountygate
Goodell says he hasnt had any discussions about a team in Vegas. I do understand the passion for fans in Las Vegas. Doesnt rule it out
Goodell again on DeflateGate says NFL doesn't know who's responsible or even if there was an actual "infraction".
Goodell says any paycut would "be up to the owners."
Does Roger Goodell think he deserves a paycut?: "That's up to the owners. They evaluate my performance and compensation and I don't argue."
Roger Goodell could have his $44 million salary slashed 90% and he'd still make $5 million/year, by the way.
Roger Goodell will not avoid taking pictures at owners' homes in the future. Said his appearance at Kraft's house is "part of what we do."
More Roger Goodell on Robert Kraft: "I admire, respect and think highly of him on a personal level. There's no hiding from that."
Goodell on why DeflateGate matters: "We have rules. We're a league of rules. Every fan expects us to follow those rules."
Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 16s16 seconds ago
On Deflategate, Goodell essentially says rules there for a reason if violated will be disciplined even if not much competitive advantage
Goodell said the Chargers absolutely need a new stadium moving forward. "It's important for the franchise...fans."
Asked about Saints ownership succession plan and Tom Benson's ability to oversee it. Says Benson is engaged, working hard...
Goodell says that Tom Benson has "complete control over what he's doing."
Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 20s21 seconds ago
As for the ownership dispute on succession of the Saints, Goodell calls the situation "unfortunate," but stands behind Benson's ability
Goodell on London-"they have done more than expected."we are continuing to advance our interest there." says 3 games may be soldout already
Art Stapleton @art_stapleton 22s22 seconds ago
Reason these city-specific questions are being asked here speaks to Roger Goodell not being available to media "almost every day" as he says
Roger Goodell is almost done. So many more questions. Good thing he's available to the media "almost every day". Talk to you tomorrow, Rog!
Roger Goodell: "We want the truth" ... (Everyone at home: "You can't handle the truth!")
Goodell's presser is over. Thought he came off better in general than after the Ray Rice debacle this fall.
Thanks for posting, sphinx.