C.Biscuit97 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I don't care about Goodell--in fact I never understood why anyone here would even give two craps who the Commissioner of football is. Who cares? Makes no sense--has no impact on me or my enjoyment of football. The fact is that he has been an outstanding commissioner for the owners he has served. He has been in charge of the business as it has grown to dwarf all other sports and what the NFL itself was under the completely forgettable Tagliabu. So, the answer to your question is "neither". You somehow fail to notice that all of those "scandals" (all of which were actually about cheating/criminal/just plain dumb behavior of the players themselves--you missed that too) are what keeps the NFL in the top of the front page year round. That is what feeds the ever growing hunger of this country for all things NFL--especially in the off season. In their respective off-seasons, no one even thinks about the NBA or MLB both sports with a billion games, most of which are meaningless. The NHL? It has completely fallen off of the face of the Earth even during its championship series. Does anyone talk about the nobodies who are those sports commissioners? Of course not. Stating facts is not the same as "defending" (so many here struggle with this concept however). The fact is that on his watch, all of this drama has certainly affected the increasingly in your face product the NFL owners are happy to push. You know who would sit you down and defend Goodell to you? Kim and Terry Pegula, and 31 other owners. Are they weird as well? it's all a show, haven't you figured this out yet? Your supposed to "hate" Goodell, he's this villain in this drama. You are just lapping it all up, just as you are supposed to. Goodell is awesome. You win the argument!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 In their respective off-seasons, no one even thinks about the NBA . What is dead wrong for 2000 ? Alex NBA offseason moves dominate the newscycles. You forgot about Kevin Durant and Draymond's penis already ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 What is dead wrong for 2000 ? Alex NBA offseason moves dominate the newscycles. You forgot about Kevin Durant and Draymond's penis already ? Haha. I want to argue this so bad but I know how it ends. Just let him win. No one talks about NBA in the offseason and Goodell is the reason for the growth of the NFL. Duh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Haha. I want to argue this so bad but I know how it ends. Just let him win. No one talks about NBA in the offseason and Goodell is the reason for the growth of the NFL. Duh! He's reading that USA today instead of Twitter. Wish weo had an avatar we could "crying jordan" for that hot take. Adam Silver is burning it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Goodell is awesome. You win the argument!!! What is dead wrong for 2000 ? Alex NBA offseason moves dominate the newscycles. You forgot about Kevin Durant and Draymond's penis already ? Haha. I want to argue this so bad but I know how it ends. Just let him win. No one talks about NBA in the offseason and Goodell is the reason for the growth of the NFL. Duh! Look at you two! Durant switching teams was a story 7 weeks ago and it took a knucklehead dick pic'ing the public to get "burning it up" Silver's league to briefly "dominate" the news for two days? That was sarcasm, right? Keep "hating" Goodell, because that's what they want you to do!--you're playing along just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Oh please. He made himself rich. Goodell is awful and NFL is business that can run itself. What exactly makes Goodell a bad commissioner? If you think any business that large "runs itself" then I think you don't have a good idea how something as large as the NFL operates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 What exactly makes Goodell a bad commissioner? If you think any business that large "runs itself" then I think you don't have a good idea how something as large as the NFL operates. Yeah, the NFL was really struggling before Goodell. And having a rb get suspended for two games & then have a video come out where he is seen knocking her out is great for business. What a genius Goodell is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) Yeah, the NFL was really struggling before Goodell. And having a rb get suspended for two games & then have a video come out where he is seen knocking her out is great for business. What a genius Goodell is! 2 games was the penalty for domestic violence at that time. Also (MMQB): "During a league meeting in 2010, Goodell shrewdly presented the famous $25 billion figure, his goal for league revenues by 2027, whetting owners’ appetites. Since then, revenues are up more than 50 percent, with the league expected to rake in more than $13 billion in 2016, according to a projection by SportsBusiness Journal. That’s past halfway to his goal. Football was already America’s game when Goodell took over for Tagliabue, but now it’s America’s religion. Says Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, “Goodell has absolutely been the right person for this stage of the NFL’s growth.” Adds the Cowboys’ Jerry Jones: “Triple A-plus great.” Edited August 25, 2016 by Mr. WEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Regardless of who the commissioner is, he will be criticized by hyperbolic fans. I'm not sure it really matters whose name it is on the office door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Look at you two! Durant switching teams was a story 7 weeks ago and it took a knucklehead dick pic'ing the public to get "burning it up" Silver's league to briefly "dominate" the news for two days? . Yea those are the only NBA items that led sportscenter and radio all offseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Yeah, the NFL was really struggling before Goodell. And having a rb get suspended for two games & then have a video come out where he is seen knocking her out is great for business. What a genius Goodell is! I'm genuinely interested in what makes him poor at being commissioner, but it's hard to get much in the way of exact answers. This is a good reason, but hardly seems a footnote in the long term. Is discipline the only consideration in determining his worth as commissioner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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