Roger Goodell Quotes

A collection of quotes by Roger Goodell.

Roger Goodell is the commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), serving in this role since 2006. He was born on February 19, 1959, in Jamestown, New York. Goodell grew up in a football-oriented family, as his father, Charles Goodell, was a United States senator from New York and his great-grandfather, Charles Goodell, Sr., was a co-founder of the NFL.

Before becoming commissioner, Goodell worked for the NFL in various positions, including executive vice president and chief operating officer. As commissioner, he has been responsible for overseeing the league's operations, implementing policies and regulations, and handling high-profile disciplinary matters, including suspensions and fines for players and teams.

During his tenure, Goodell has faced criticism and controversy over decisions surrounding player discipline and controversies such as the Deflategate scandal involving the New England Patriots. Nonetheless, he has also been credited with expanding the league's international presence, negotiating significant television deals, and spearheading efforts to improve player safety and address issues such as concussions.

Goodell has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts, including playing a role in the NFL's support of various charities and community initiatives. Despite controversies and challenges, he has remained one of the most influential figures in professional sports, shaping the policies and direction of the NFL for over a decade.

The way you continue to be a successful business is you don'

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.

Roger Goodell

Car

HGH testing is happening in Olympics. The science is there.

HGH testing is happening in Olympics. The science is there. It is a valid test.

Roger Goodell

Science Tests

The owners don't win by having a lockout. Shutting down your

The owners don't win by having a lockout. Shutting down your business is not good for anybody and it's certainly not good for the players, it's certainly not good for the fans. And that's most important to us.

Roger Goodell

Business

Too much of our society looks for people to fail.

Too much of our society looks for people to fail.

Roger Goodell

Society

I spent a lot of time in the school psychologist's office. I

I spent a lot of time in the school psychologist's office. I didn't apply myself. My mother thought I had learning disabilities.

Roger Goodell

Learning

We will always make sure player health and safety is our No.

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

Roger Goodell

Health

It's not just the NFL. Every other league has a draft. It ha

It's not just the NFL. Every other league has a draft. It has been fundamental to the success of professional sports.

Roger Goodell

Sports

I think the state of the NFL has a very positive outlook.

I think the state of the NFL has a very positive outlook.

Roger Goodell

Positive

It's an awesome responsibility, not only to maintain the lev

It's an awesome responsibility, not only to maintain the level of success the NFL has, but to build on that.

Roger Goodell

Success

The one thing I would hope would go on my tombstone is, 'I m

The one thing I would hope would go on my tombstone is, 'I made my parents proud.'

Roger Goodell

Hope

We're in a leadership position in sports. People look up to

We're in a leadership position in sports. People look up to the National Football League.

Roger Goodell

Leadership

No one is above the game or the rules that govern it. Respec

No one is above the game or the rules that govern it. Respect for the game and the people who participate in it will not be compromised.

Roger Goodell

Respect

I don't expect to try to get people to like everything I do.

I don't expect to try to get people to like everything I do. I want them to respect what I do.

Roger Goodell

Respect

To me, what I love about the draft is first, you see the you

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.

Roger Goodell

Cool

I think when someone is injured in your family, you want to

I think when someone is injured in your family, you want to speak to the individual and you want to hear their voice and you want to make sure they are OK.

Roger Goodell

Family