Roger Goodell - Unchecked Power

Rugby Saint II · 09-25-2016, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

His appointment is like that of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, it's an appointment for life and it'd take more than a 2/3rd group of owners to force a no confidence vote and removal...

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely...John Dalberg-Acton

You are absolutely correct sir!

jeanpierre · 09-25-2016, 10:20 PM

Steve Bisciotti, Roger Goodell Must Answer for Cover-Up of Rice Evidence | Bleacher Report

(excerpt) Per a bombshell of an investigation by ESPN reporters Don Van Natta Jr. and Kevin Van Valkenburg, Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti thought his personal attachment to Ray Rice was more important than his team, the NFL, Janay Palmer or the law—and nobody had the guts to stand up to him.

In repeated acts of supreme arrogance, Bisciotti tried to cover up the truth about Rice's vicious assault of Palmer. On Bisciotti's apparent orders, many of his employees made fools of themselves defending Rice: Rice himself, head coach John Harbaugh and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

Goodell, per the report, went against his own better judgement and the best interests of the league to go along with Bisciotti's plan.

The Ravens, for their part, have said the report contained "numerous errors, inaccuracies, false assumptions and, perhaps, misunderstandings."

But if there is even an element of truth to the reports of how they attempted to cover up the evidence against Rice, Bisciotti has to go and Goodell has to go along with him.

jeanpierre · 09-26-2016, 01:39 AM

Roger Goodell's Best, Worst Moves as NFL Commissioner | Bleacher Report

(excerpt) The original suspensions to the New Orleans Saints players were considered harsh, especially since they were just following orders from their defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.

The nature of the suspensions and the proof didn't seem so convincing when ex-NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue got involved in the hearings and dismissed the Saints players.

This whole debacle is a great illustration of what happens when you give somebody who is very stubborn too much power. Goodell couldn't see the forest through the trees and became obstinate with the media and all other parties involved.

Maybe someday down the road we will finally know the truth about Bountygate, but until then, this whole adventure is clearly a blemish on Commissioner Goodell's track record.

jeanpierre · 09-29-2016, 02:21 PM

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jeanpierre · 10-02-2016, 11:01 AM

Report: NFL Owners Believe Goodell Abused Power, But Shouldn’t Lose It « CBS Boston

jeanpierre · 10-02-2016, 11:02 AM

Insider Buzz: Owners Want Deal to Reduce Brady Suspension, Keep Goodell's Power | Bleacher Report

QBREES9 · 10-05-2016, 12:00 AM

He's killing the NFL.

jeanpierre · 10-05-2016, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

He's killing the NFL.

The question I'd love to pose to the owners is this -

Would the NFL grow and be as profitable with a competent, tempered leader as Commissioner, not named Goodell?

If so, why is Goodell compensated as he is?

Why is he allowed to act as a unchecked authoritarian?

jeanpierre · 10-10-2016, 01:51 AM

Tom Brady, Roger Goodell Are Han Solo, Jabba The Hutt In ‘Return Of The Jedi’ Spoof | New England Patriots | NESN.com

jeanpierre · 10-10-2016, 02:10 AM

09-25-2016, 05:49 PM	#21
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Roger Goodell - Unchecked Power Originally Posted by jeanpierre His appointment is like that of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, it's an appointment for life and it'd take more than a 2/3rd group of owners to force a no confidence vote and removal... Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely...John Dalberg-Acton You are absolutely correct sir!

09-25-2016, 10:20 PM	#22
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Roger Goodell - Unchecked Power Steve Bisciotti, Roger Goodell Must Answer for Cover-Up of Rice Evidence \| Bleacher Report (excerpt) Per a bombshell of an investigation by ESPN reporters Don Van Natta Jr. and Kevin Van Valkenburg, Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti thought his personal attachment to Ray Rice was more important than his team, the NFL, Janay Palmer or the law—and nobody had the guts to stand up to him. In repeated acts of supreme arrogance, Bisciotti tried to cover up the truth about Rice's vicious assault of Palmer. On Bisciotti's apparent orders, many of his employees made fools of themselves defending Rice: Rice himself, head coach John Harbaugh and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Goodell, per the report, went against his own better judgement and the best interests of the league to go along with Bisciotti's plan. The Ravens, for their part, have said the report contained "numerous errors, inaccuracies, false assumptions and, perhaps, misunderstandings." But if there is even an element of truth to the reports of how they attempted to cover up the evidence against Rice, Bisciotti has to go and Goodell has to go along with him.
	It's not that my way is the right way, I just make the right way my way...

09-26-2016, 01:39 AM	#23
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Roger Goodell - Unchecked Power Roger Goodell's Best, Worst Moves as NFL Commissioner \| Bleacher Report (excerpt) The original suspensions to the New Orleans Saints players were considered harsh, especially since they were just following orders from their defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. The nature of the suspensions and the proof didn't seem so convincing when ex-NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue got involved in the hearings and dismissed the Saints players. This whole debacle is a great illustration of what happens when you give somebody who is very stubborn too much power. Goodell couldn't see the forest through the trees and became obstinate with the media and all other parties involved. Maybe someday down the road we will finally know the truth about Bountygate, but until then, this whole adventure is clearly a blemish on Commissioner Goodell's track record.
	It's not that my way is the right way, I just make the right way my way...

09-29-2016, 02:21 PM	#24
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Roger Goodell - Unchecked Power Originally Posted by QBREES9 He's killing the NFL. The question I'd love to pose to the owners is this - Would the NFL grow and be as profitable with a competent, tempered leader as Commissioner, not named Goodell? If so, why is Goodell compensated as he is? Why is he allowed to act as a unchecked authoritarian?

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