Asbury Park Press logo Asbury Park Press 22 months ago

Goodell defends decision

PHOENIX — In the face of congressional pressure over destroying evidence from the Spygate scandal, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell defended his actions on Friday. Full Article at Asbury Park Press

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  1. The reason I destroyed the tapes is they were totally consistent with what the team told me
    Roger Goodell – Roger Goodell SOURCE: Asbury Park Press 22 months ago
  2. waving at the camera, indicating they almost knew they were being taped. I think as far as the actual effectiveness of taping signals from opposing football teams or other sports is something that's done, and done quite widely, and teams prepare for that ... I think it probably had little effect, if any...
    Roger Goodell – Roger Goodell SOURCE: Boston Globe 22 months ago
  3. The action that we took was decisive, and it was unprecedented ... It sent a loud message to not only the Patriots but every NFL team that you should follow the rules, and you better follow the rules.
    Roger Goodell – Roger Goodell SOURCE: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 22 months ago
  4. I’m fine with everything that was said ... I think the commissioner did a great job.
    Robert Kraft – Robert Kraft SOURCE: Boston Herald 22 months ago
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