Roger Goodell stammers and scrambles to defend lack of diversity in NFL Media: ‘I’m not in charge of the newsroom’
"I do not know specifically about the media business"
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WaPo report sheds possible light on NFL/ESPN “five-minute” restart discussion divide after Damar Hamlin collapse
Fred Gaudelli set to produce his last NFL game, shift into executive producer role
"Amazon was maybe the highest priority from a media standpoint for us — making sure that launched properly. Knowing that Freddie was in the seat…that part of the launch was not a concern of mine."
With Google/YouTube Sunday Ticket deal, the NFL has further strengthened their media empire
The NFL now has broadcasting deals with the #3, #4, #40, #45, #401, and #519 U.S. companies by market capitalization.
Chris Russo blows a gasket over Roger Goodell calling Amazon Prime NFL broadcast ‘historic’
“If this is such a historic, incredible, once-in-a-lifetime event, then somebody explain to me, how the hell on December 22nd is the Thursday night game on Amazon Jacksonville at the Jets!"
Rep. Jim Jordan bizarrely uses Washington Commanders hearing to grill Roger Goodell on Dave Portnoy
"Why do you ban Dave Portnoy from NFL games? He’s a journalist. In fact, he’s a sports journalist."
Roger Goodell reportedly negotiating extension on current contract
Goodell has reportedly made over $375 million in the 15 years he has been commissioner.
Monday’s ManningCast will feature Aaron Rodgers, Roger Goodell, Bill Cowher, and Snoop Dogg
Once again, the Mannings have lined up some notable guests.
NFL Network John Madden programming includes two Greatest Games, Madden’s final Super Bowl, and three All Madden airings
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell also spoke about Madden on Good Morning Football, saying " He helped really until the week he died, with myself, and our staff, and the competition committee, really looking at every aspect of the game. There really wasn't a guy who loved football more than John Madden."
Jon Gruden suing NFL and Roger Goodell over email leaks
Gruden deserved to go, but the NFL put itself in this position by locking down the WFT emails.
Roger Goodell reportedly earned $128 million over past two years, after securing NFL’s new media rights, labor deals
Amazingly, 90 percent of that two-year total was from bonuses, not salary.
Pressure is mounting on the NFL for a Washington written report and/or email release, with the Blackhawks report adding to that
The NFL's lack of a written report on the Washington Football Team investigation and lack of transparency on what else was in the 650,000 Bruce Allen emails has a lot of pressure building on them, especially after the publication of a full investigation report we saw in the NHL this week.
‘Saturday Night Live’ cold open satirizes Jon Gruden email scandal, NFL’s other recent embarrassments
"This time one of our coaches is accused of racism, misogyny, and homophobia, but hey, at least nobody's talking about concussions."
Jon Gruden’s NFL-flagged emails include homophobic slurs and misogynistic comments, as per a NYT report
"In the emails, Gruden called the league’s commissioner, Roger Goodell, a 'f***ot' and a 'clueless anti football p*ssy' and said that Goodell should not have pressured Jeff Fisher, then the coach of the Rams, to draft 'queers.'"
Roger Goodell will be allowed to awkwardly hug players at the 2021 NFL Draft
Goodell has been vaccinated and will "be allowed to give his famous hugs while greeting players."
ESPN will host ‘The Return of Sports’ on Monday, a 2-hour special with 6 pro sports commissioners
Commissioners Roger Goodell, Adam Silver, Rob Manfred, Gary Bettman, Don Garber, and Cathy Engelbert will be among the guests joining Mike Greenberg on the two-hour SportsCenter special.
NFL won’t let Barstool’s Dave Portnoy claim MNF with Roger Goodell prize, Portnoy says Goodell “is a coward. Hates charity. Hates kids.”
Portnoy bid $250,000 to watch Monday Night Football with Goodell, but the league rejected that bid, choosing instead to donate $250,000 to charity themselves.
Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy wins charity auction to watch football with Roger Goodell
Portnoy bid $250,000 for the opportunity. Can Goodell really turn him away?
Roger Goodell made two mistakes in 30 seconds when trying to announce that Las Vegas will host the 2022 NFL Draft
"As you may know, we were expecting to host the draft in Dallas, excuse me, in Vegas, this year."
2020 NFL Draft will be held as scheduled, ‘conducted and televised in a way that reflects current conditions’
"(The NFL Management Council Executive) Committee was unanimous and unequivocal that the Draft should go forward as scheduled on April 23-25, 2020.”
Roger Goodell ducks Colin Kaepernick questions and attacks journalists in Paley Center appearance, helped by moderator James Brown
"Roger and I are going to stick to the topic here: '100 Seasons and Counting.' It would take us all day to deal with what the breaking news is."
Roger Goodell doesn’t rule out digital companies getting involved in “more complex” TV rights negotiations
Is it realistic to think NFL broadcasting rights could go to a streaming service?
Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy: Roger Goodell clown shirt designers “didn’t even have the balls to tell me they issued this lawsuit”
"We’ve done probably 5-10 more designs in the past couple years with them. I have tons of DM’s. Guess how many times they complained? Zero. They’ve been happy as pigs and shit. They didn’t even have the balls to tell me they issued this lawsuit."
DirecTV’s Sunday Ticket exclusivity might not last long, according to comments from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell
"We’re looking to make sure that we continue to deliver this package, which is a premium package of great content. We want it delivered on several different platforms."
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy releases post-arrest video bashing Goodell: “You ripped my skinny jeans, Roger! What the fuck!”
"Hey Roger, I bet you didn't fucking think you'd see this fucking mug today. Dragged me out of there in cuffs, ripped my jeans, you ripped my skinny jeans, Roger. What the fuck!"
