NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

[Steelgal]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

If I was a member of the owners camp, one of the first things I would do is start guerrilla warfare tactics by planting trolls on NFL team message boards to try and sway the opinions of the fans.

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Blockhead.

Actually I thought maybe that was ole Rodge himself. He obviously has nothing better to do since he's already taken down America's #1 sport by his ineptness.

[Blockhead]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

If I was a member of the owners camp, one of the first things I would do is start guerrilla warfare tactics by planting trolls on NFL team message boards to try and sway the opinions of the fans.

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Blockhead.

Actually I thought maybe that was ole Rodge himself. He obviously has nothing better to do since he's already taken down America's #1 sport by his ineptness.

Taken it down? By helping the owners assure their ability to sustain and grow as a future?

Wow, I see we have another completely uninformed fan.

[Steelgal]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

If I was a member of the owners camp, one of the first things I would do is start guerrilla warfare tactics by planting trolls on NFL team message boards to try and sway the opinions of the fans.

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Blockhead.

Actually I thought maybe that was ole Rodge himself. He obviously has nothing better to do since he's already taken down America's #1 sport by his ineptness.

Taken it down? By helping the owners assure their ability to sustain and grow as a future?

Wow, I see we have another completely uninformed fan.

Yes, that's what ole Rodge has done....

Nevermind the fact that he has ZERO accountability when handing out fines/punishments for offenders. Nevermind that the league has so many new rules in place to protect the offense and hinder real defenses, that the game is now more like an arena-type atmosphere than it ever has before. Nevermind the fact that the officials who are suppose to police the game are as inconsistant as they come. And nevermind the fact that when caught cheating, instead of giving the Pats** a real punishment, they destroyed the tapes and gave them a slap on the wrist.

This commissioner is as big of a joke as you are. Now you go on ignore so I don't have to waste my time with your stupid babble.....

[Blockhead]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

If I was a member of the owners camp, one of the first things I would do is start guerrilla warfare tactics by planting trolls on NFL team message boards to try and sway the opinions of the fans.

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Blockhead.

Actually I thought maybe that was ole Rodge himself. He obviously has nothing better to do since he's already taken down America's #1 sport by his ineptness.

Taken it down? By helping the owners assure their ability to sustain and grow as a future?

Wow, I see we have another completely uninformed fan.

Yes, that's what ole Rodge has done....

Nevermind the fact that he has ZERO accountability when handing out fines/punishments for offenders. Nevermind that the league has so many new rules in place to protect the offense and hinder real defenses, that the game is now more like an arena-type atmosphere than it ever has before. Nevermind the fact that the officials who are suppose to police the game are as inconsistant as they come. And nevermind the fact that when caught cheating, instead of giving the Pats** a real punishment, they destroyed the tapes and gave them a slap on the wrist.

This commissioner is as big of a joke as you are. Now you go on ignore so I don't have to waste my time with your stupid babble.....

Spoken like a completely uninformed fan who lacks even the slightest clue of business knowledge.

[Steelgal]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

If I was a member of the owners camp, one of the first things I would do is start guerrilla warfare tactics by planting trolls on NFL team message boards to try and sway the opinions of the fans.

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Blockhead.

Actually I thought maybe that was ole Rodge himself. He obviously has nothing better to do since he's already taken down America's #1 sport by his ineptness.

Taken it down? By helping the owners assure their ability to sustain and grow as a future?

Wow, I see we have another completely uninformed fan.

Yes, that's what ole Rodge has done....

Nevermind the fact that he has ZERO accountability when handing out fines/punishments for offenders. Nevermind that the league has so many new rules in place to protect the offense and hinder real defenses, that the game is now more like an arena-type atmosphere than it ever has before. Nevermind the fact that the officials who are suppose to police the game are as inconsistant as they come. And nevermind the fact that when caught cheating, instead of giving the Pats** a real punishment, they destroyed the tapes and gave them a slap on the wrist.

This commissioner is as big of a joke as you are. Now you go on ignore so I don't have to waste my time with your stupid babble.....

Spoken like a completely uninformed fan who lacks even the slightest clue of business knowledge.

Wow, that hurt...... Guess that 4 year degree I received in Business- Finance has let me down. You're clearly more of a astute business man that I am

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

Dean Spanos laments lockout, blames union

Posted by Mike Florio on March 12, 2011


Plenty of NFL teams have had plenty to say about the events of the Friday, and we’ve been sharing all of them with you, right here.

What the hell else are we going to talk about?

The latest to arrive in our “in” box comes from Chargers president Dean Spanos, one of the ten men who tried to negotiate a new labor deal.

“I’m extremely disappointed in the Union’s decision to decertify, which led to the League’s difficult but necessary step to lock out, something we tried hard to avoid,” Spanos said. “The most efficient way to get a new deal done is through mediation and negotiation; not through litigation. The lawyers are the only winners in litigation. The fans, players and teams all lose. Unfortunately this action by the Union only delays the process.”

We disagree with a couple of things Spanos said in that initial paragraph. Though the decision to decertify chronologically led to the decision to lock the players out, it didn’t causally lead to the lockout. With or without decertification and litigation, the league most likely would have implemented the lockout at midnight on March 12. The union’s actions merely give the league someone to blame other than the league itself.

“I’m disappointed for the fans who care about the Chargers and this game we all love. I feel badly for our players. They’re good men that just want to play football and win a championship, but they’re caught in the middle,” Spanos added.

We wonder whether Spanos will say the same thing after he moves the team to Los Angeles.

“I’m most disappointed in the actions of the Union’s leadership that is supposed to be representing all of our players. They clearly were not negotiating in good faith right from the beginning. I believe their intention all along was to decertify and bring us to litigation,” Spanos said.

Yes, but the union leadership believes that decertification and litigation will help the players get the best possible deal. This isn’t about DeMaurice Smith trying to max out his profile; not decertifying and taking a lockout would have done that. The players pursued the course of action that they thought would deliver the best outcome, and the league will do the same.

“The Chargers will continue to do everything within the League rules to prepare to win a championship,” Spanos said, implying a level of aggressiveness that no team can really employ, since there’s no envelope to really push when the players are locked out. “Currently we’re preparing for a very important draft and will be ready to take advantage of all opportunities to improve our team.” (During a lockout, the draft is the only opportunity to improve the team.)

“We will get through this,” Spanos said. “There will be a new agreement and we’re looking forward to playing football this season. In the end, the final result will be an agreement that is good for the fans, fair for the players and teams, and will allow this game to grow and prosper in San Diego.”

It’s way too early for Spanos to suggest that football will be played this season. “If the NFL manages to shoot down the decertification in court, the lockout will remain in force until the union caves in to the league’s demands. And if it means missing games, then games will be missed.

And then all the teams will issue statements expressing regret, and blaming the union for forcing the league’s hand.

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[Blockhead]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

Wow, that hurt...... Guess that 4 year degree I received in Business- Finance has let me down. You're clearly more of a astute business man that I am

No, no, you're clearly smarter than everyone, including those running NFL teams.

But, yeah, clearly.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

Wow, that hurt...... Guess that 4 year degree I received in Business- Finance has let me down.

what's wrong with your degree? my 4 year degree in Business/Finance has never let me down, I pretty much am always right about everything...

[Steelgal]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

Wow, that hurt...... Guess that 4 year degree I received in Business- Finance has let me down.

what's wrong with your degree? my 4 year degree in Business/Finance has never let me down, I pretty much am always right about everything...

Nice read to start off my day

I don't know why I even tried to have a conversation with blockhead. He obviously knows all there is to know about the current NFL situation and I'm just an uninformed fan

[Blockhead]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

Wow, that hurt...... Guess that 4 year degree I received in Business- Finance has let me down.

what's wrong with your degree? my 4 year degree in Business/Finance has never let me down, I pretty much am always right about everything...

Nice read to start off my day

I don't know why I even tried to have a conversation with blockhead. He obviously knows all there is to know about the current NFL situation and I'm just an uninformed fan

Judging by your comments, I highly doubt you have even read the CBA.

Having a degree is only as good as what you do with it. If you truly have a degree, are a business owner and knew the issues at hand, you wouldn't have your position.

[SteelTorch]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

If I was a member of the owners camp, one of the first things I would do is start guerrilla warfare tactics by planting trolls on NFL team message boards to try and sway the opinions of the fans.

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Blockhead.

Actually I thought maybe that was ole Rodge himself. He obviously has nothing better to do since he's already taken down America's #1 sport by his ineptness.

Now now now....we got to give ol' Roger credit for the great things he has accomplished to improve the league - like moving the Pro Bowl to before the Superbowl.

[Scarletfire1970]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

If I was a member of the owners camp, one of the first things I would do is start guerrilla warfare tactics by planting trolls on NFL team message boards to try and sway the opinions of the fans.

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Blockhead.

Actually I thought maybe that was ole Rodge himself. He obviously has nothing better to do since he's already taken down America's #1 sport by his ineptness.

Taken it down? By helping the owners assure their ability to sustain and grow as a future?

Wow, I see we have another completely uninformed fan.

Yes, that's what ole Rodge has done....

Nevermind the fact that he has ZERO accountability when handing out fines/punishments for offenders. Nevermind that the league has so many new rules in place to protect the offense and hinder real defenses, that the game is now more like an arena-type atmosphere than it ever has before. Nevermind the fact that the officials who are suppose to police the game are as inconsistant as they come. And nevermind the fact that when caught cheating, instead of giving the Pats** a real punishment, they destroyed the tapes and gave them a slap on the wrist.

This commissioner is as big of a joke as you are. Now you go on ignore so I don't have to waste my time with your stupid babble.....

Spoken like a completely uninformed fan who lacks even the slightest clue of business knowledge.

Please educate us on your superior business knowledge. This CPA would greatly appreciate your expertise on this subject. Thanks in advance.

[msp26505]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

If I was a member of the owners camp, one of the first things I would do is start guerrilla warfare tactics by planting trolls on NFL team message boards to try and sway the opinions of the fans.

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Blockhead.

Yes, because the owners care or recognie one bit message boards? That's funny. They couldn't care less about what message boards are saying/have said/will say.

Good thinking. Try to convince us that the owners aren't the problem by insulting the intelligence of the folks who pay to see your product.

Well...I've been a fan since 1975, but this bastardized version of the game I once loved is not worth me caring whether you resolve this quickly or even at all.

So go ahead and continue to overplay your hand and let the whole thing fall apart...I effin' dare you.

I once cared about baseball, too.

[Blockhead]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

I once cared about baseball, too.

Goodbye

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Writes Letter to Fans

Now now now....we got to give ol' Roger credit for the great things he has accomplished to improve the league - like moving the Pro Bowl to before the Superbowl.

yeah, thanks a lot Rog...thanks to your brilliant idea I didn't get to see any Pittsburgh Steelers in the Pro Bowl this year.