I think everybody's entirely focused on how do we stay safe, how do we do that in the best possible way, dr. Sills has been consistent, as well as NFLPA medical experts and our independent experts, is the best way to do that is vaccines and boosters. That is not a full-proof mechanism, but it's certainly the best way to do that.

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We will continue to look at rules and technology to protect our players, the concussion issue is something we’ve been focused on for several decades.

When these allegations first came out, we immediately began our own investigation, we do not have an independent investigation going on at this point other than working with the other leagues and World Anti-Doping Agency( World Anti-Doping Agency).

While the legal phase of this process continues, we look forward to focusing on football and the opening of the regular season.

The commissioner was arrogant, he certainly made a mountain out of molehill. C'mon, we're gong to waste this much time on the deflation of footballs?

Mr. Brady had failed to cooperate with the investigation. by Roger Goodell

Mr. Brady had failed to cooperate with the investigation.

I admire and respect Robert Kraft, as you know, we've had plenty of discussions over the last couple of weeks. And this was his initiative and something he wanted to do. I certainly admire the step he took.

We relied on the critical importance of protecting the integrity of the game and the thoroughness and independence of The Wells report.

As you know, the effects of the tax-exempt status of the league office have been mischaracterized repeatedly in recent years, the fact is that the business of the NFL has never been tax exempt.

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With considerable assistance from the many people and organizations we consulted, NFL ownership has endorsed an enhanced policy that is significantly more robust, thorough, and formal, the policy is comprehensive. It is strong. It is tough. And it is better for everyone associated with the NFL.

We will always make sure player health and safety is our No. 1 pr... by Roger Goodell

We will always make sure player health and safety is our No. 1 priority in the NFL.

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The way you continue to be a successful business is you don't wait for the car to go off the cliff. You have to manage yourself. And make sure you do it in the right way so you are not making decisions in crisis.

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You do not have to be convicted or even charged of a crime to be able to demonstrate that you've violated a personal conduct policy, and reflect poorly not only on themselves, but all of their teammates, every NFL player in the league, and everyone associated with the NFL.

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To me, what I love about the draft is; first, you see the young men who are realizing their dreams that they've worked so hard for. That's a pretty cool thing. You saw the emotion from some of these guys the other day. And then, the second thing is this total sense of hope and optimism. And, I think that's great for everybody.

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When you're thrust into litigation, you obviously have to make sure you're prepared to deal with that.

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What is true of the NFL is that it has been well-managed over the years. And that has been beneficial to the fans, it's been beneficial to the game itself, it's been beneficial to the players, coaches and everyone involved.

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There are lots of businesses that are well in excess of $9 billion that have gone into bankruptcy, that have been mismanaged. And that has not served anyone very well.

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The draft is one of my favorite events because it is about football. People are focused on how their teams improve. It's a celebration of football. And most importantly, it represents a very important time in the lives of these men who are entering the NFL, and their families.

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You know that I'm always a proponent of doing things differently. by Roger Goodell

You know that I'm always a proponent of doing things differently.

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When you're talking about a trade you're saying, 'Is it good for this team or that team, did they give up too much?' That kind of debate is great for the game.

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Uncertainty's not good for anybody. by Roger Goodell

Uncertainty's not good for anybody.

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