Roger Goodell Declines Interview Request from NBC

Never felt that way until this week.

Sort of two faced of him.

In comment 12118192 BlueHurricane said:

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Never felt that way until this week.

Has a commish in the big 4 ever been fired? And why?

he's too reactionary instead of being proactive to be a competent commish.

and those guys all like him. He's not going anywhere.

he's got the job on lockdown. He's not getting fired. Come on.

Unfortunately, all that matters is the bottom line.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see him thrown out.

because this is the exact type of weak bozo the owners want.

In comment 12118195 David in LA said:

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The perfect shot.

Sorry.... far more than a truck load....

So long as the cash is flowing, he's fine. Once that cash cow starts to die, Goodell will be gone, quickly.

Until Friday, I started to wonder. Kraft refused to show up for Goodell's press conference. No one from the media who has covered many of these Super Bowls could ever recall that happening. And Kraft is one of the five most influential owners in the sport. No doubt it's in regards to the scandal with the footballs and Kraft is clearly pissed off about what he sees as irrelevant. That being said it's a pretty big deal when not only one of the most influential owners in the sport but one of the two owners in the title game refuse to show up for the commissioner's press conference.

In comment 12118197 Joey from GlenCove said:

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In comment 12118192 BlueHurricane said: Quote: Never felt that way until this week. Has a commish in the big 4 ever been fired? And why?

Fay Vincent in 1992, MLB. Selig's predecessor. Technically he resigned after the owners voted that they had "no confidence" in him (18-9). But that's an effective firing.

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The title of Commissioner suggests a person who has the AUTHORITY to REGULATE and CONTROL an operation. For instance, Baseball Commissioner, Kenesaw Mountain Landis, was appointed by Theodore Roosevelt to run baseball. Landis possessed the actual power and authority of a commissioner. Goodell does not. He is merely an agent and spokesperson for the owners. His job is to execute their wishes and absorb the flak that would otherwise be aimed at them.

A better title for Goodell would be GM of the NFL or NFL executive officer. Folks, Goodell is only the messanger. It's the owners you really want to kill.

people think he has to respond or speak on their terms. If you don't like it, don't watch the product or spend money on it. NBC is certainly not going anywhere.

In comment 12118254 Marty in Albany said:

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The title of Commissioner suggests a person who has the AUTHORITY to REGULATE and CONTROL an operation. For instance, Baseball Commissioner, Kenesaw Mountain Landis, was appointed by Theodore Roosevelt to run baseball. Landis possessed the actual power and authority of a commissioner. Goodell does not. He is merely an agent and spokesperson for the owners. His job is to execute their wishes and absorb the flak that would otherwise be aimed at them. A better title for Goodell would be GM of the NFL or NFL executive officer. Folks, Goodell is only the messanger. It's the owners you really want to kill.

I generally agree that this is how he, Selig, and Bettman have morphed the job. The NBA guys a bit less so maybe. But there is a big caveat -- the NFL commish is still held out as some defender of the game. If he is just the waterboy for the owners then he shouldnt be dolling out punishment or weighing in on "best interest of the NFL issues" as some sort of neutral.

but I despise the NFL and all the long arms it uses to put money before product.

In comment 12118206 Chris in Philly said:

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and those guys all like him. He's not going anywhere.

But, but, but CiP, he's a muttering, stuttering fuck! Ain't he?