Is Roger Goodell Good For the NFL?

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Goodell is more responsible for where the league is today than a guy who was commissioner 20+ years ago. Rozelle did a lot but it was a long time ago. The league isn't like it was even 10 years ago. Although I wouldn't argue that Goodell is the main reason for how popular the league is by any stretch.

How is he more responsible for how popular it is today? Give me one example of what he's done. Rozelle, Paul T. and a few of the old time owners are truly the ones who made this league what it is today. Not Roger Goodell. All Roger Goodell has done is cause controversy, piss off the players and try to get Eurpope to buy into american football.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

How is he more responsible for how popular it is today? Give me one example of what he's done. Rozelle, Paul T. and a few of the old time owners are truly the ones who made this league what it is today. Not Roger Goodell. All Roger Goodell has done is cause controversy, piss off the players and try to get Eurpope to buy into american football.

Okie dokie.

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Okie dokie.

Can you name anything game related that he has done that hasnt caused significant controversy or pissed players and fans off, besides forcing NFL on Europe? I can think of a couple things.

1) Hes cleaned the NFL up so to speak. I personally feel that this should be left to the individual teams as I think they should be able to brand themselves as they want to, but I commend his efforts and think that overall its a great thing.

2)Breast Cancer Awareness. I think Snyder had a big hand in this too. Im against Breast Cancer (and any other cancer) as much as anyone else is. I think that the NFL’s promotion of breast cancer awareness and desire to help fight for the cure is nothing short of a great thing. Although I have to say it has a pandering to expand the females demographic type feel to it. Breast cancer charities are a easy thing anyone can and should absolutely get behind, although I ask if it was another disease (like MS or AIDS) would the NFL be as supportive if there was no pay off for them? Either way I think its great they are involved in this cause and hope that they become involved in more.

3)NFL Play 60. Encourages kids to not be fat and play video games all day. Definitely a good thing for kids and the NFL.

All the positive things hes done are reflective of current social issues which is great. But when it comes to the game everything hes done is cloudy in controversy. Do you know of any that’s not?